Chkapa
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2593, Georgian Chkapa accession, Caucasus Chkapa white line
Chkapa 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
- Look for restrained orchard profile and low aromatic intensity.
- Open with body+acid frame: Chkapa runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Chkapa 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 with preserved identity in national and international collections · Dry medium-bodied white with moderate acidity and low tannin
Common questions
Is Chkapa a red or white grape variety?
Chkapa is a white wine grape variety.
What does Chkapa smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chkapa include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chkapa?
Documented tells for Chkapa: Look for restrained orchard profile and low aromatic intensity. and Open with body+acid frame: Chkapa runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Chkapa most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chkapa is most commonly confused with Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane and Kisi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chkapa grown?
Classic regions for Chkapa include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.