Chekhardani
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2517, Georgian Chekhardani accession, Caucasus Chekhardani white line
Chekhardani is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on subtle orchard profile over aromatic muscat tones.
- Open with body+acid frame: Chekhardani runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Chekhardani profile
- Georgian white-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgian collections · Caucasus references · regional holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian white accession in collection records with low modern commercial visibility · Dry medium-bodied white with moderate acidity and subtle orchard fruit
Common questions
Is Chekhardani a red or white grape variety?
Chekhardani is a white wine grape variety.
What does Chekhardani smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chekhardani include orchard fruit, citrus and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chekhardani?
Documented tells for Chekhardani: Anchor on subtle orchard profile over aromatic muscat tones. and Open with body+acid frame: Chekhardani runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Chekhardani most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chekhardani is most commonly confused with Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane and Kisi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chekhardani grown?
Classic regions for Chekhardani include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.