Chetchipeshi
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2511, Georgian Chetchipeshi accession, Caucasus Chetchipeshi white line
Chetchipeshi is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on subtle orchard profile over strongly floral aromatics.
- Open with body+acid frame: Chetchipeshi runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Chetchipeshi profile
- Georgian white-rarity 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 represented in Caucasus germplasm repositories · Dry medium-bodied white with moderate acidity and subtle orchard fruit
Common questions
Is Chetchipeshi a red or white grape variety?
Chetchipeshi is a white wine grape variety.
What does Chetchipeshi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chetchipeshi include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chetchipeshi?
Documented tells for Chetchipeshi: Anchor on subtle orchard profile over strongly floral aromatics. and Open with body+acid frame: Chetchipeshi runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Chetchipeshi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chetchipeshi is most commonly confused with Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane and Kisi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chetchipeshi grown?
Classic regions for Chetchipeshi include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.