Chilar
White wine grape variety
Also known as Chilar Armenia
Chilar is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, green apple, honey note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Rkatsiteli and Kisi.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pear and green-apple fruit with honey accent.
- Chilar: open with medium body and medium acid as the 2st anchor.
Confidence signals
- Chilar profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Chilar.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Ararat Valley · Armavir · Central Armenia
- Classic styles: Historic Armenian white cultivar with high sugar potential traditionally used for fortified and brandy bases · Soft orchard-honey profile with low tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Chilar a red or white grape variety?
Chilar is a white wine grape variety.
What does Chilar smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chilar include pear, green apple and honey note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chilar?
Documented tells for Chilar: Look for pear and green-apple fruit with honey accent. and Chilar: open with medium body and medium acid as the 2st anchor..
What is Chilar most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chilar is most commonly confused with Rkatsiteli, Kisi and Khikhvi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chilar grown?
Classic regions for Chilar include Ararat Valley, Armavir and Central Armenia.