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Chankilouri

Red wine grape variety

Chankilouri — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of savory berry lane, red fruit, dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium
TanninMedium(−)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on balanced berry profile over high-tannin concentration.
  • Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin.

Confidence signals

  • Chankilouri profile
  • Georgian red-accession marker

Aromas

Signature

savory berry lanered fruitdark fruit

Common

red cherryplumviolet

Occasional

black tea

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Georgian collections · Caucasus references · regional holdings
  • Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian red accession with preserved identity in regional collections · Chankilouri: medium body, medium acid, medium minus tannin red expression
  • Style examples: Georgian heritage red featuring Chankilouri · Caucasus blend preserving Chankilouri material

Common questions

Is Chankilouri a red or white grape variety?
Chankilouri is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Chankilouri smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chankilouri include savory berry lane, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Chankilouri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chankilouri is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Chankilouri grown?
Classic regions for Chankilouri include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.

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