Chankilouri
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2448, Georgian Chankilouri accession, Caucasus Chankilouri red line
Chankilouri is a red wine grape with signature aromas of savory berry lane, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Saperavi and Alexandrouli.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Chankilouri a red or white grape variety?
Chankilouri is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Chankilouri?
Documented tells for Chankilouri: Anchor on balanced berry profile over high-tannin concentration. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin..
What is Chankilouri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chankilouri is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chankilouri grown?
Classic regions for Chankilouri include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.