Chkhaveri
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Chkhaveri Guria
Chkhaveri is a red wine grape with signature aromas of wild strawberry, pomegranate, rose petal. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Alexandrouli and Ojaleshi.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for rose-pomegranate character over darker, more tannic Georgian reds.
- Check palate as lively, aromatic, and relatively delicate.
Confidence signals
- Floral pomegranate red-fruit profile
- High acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Guria · Adjara · Imereti
- Classic styles: Aromatic western Georgian red/rose grape with vivid freshness · Light-bodied Georgian red with floral fruit and gentle grip
Common questions
Is Chkhaveri a red or white grape variety?
Chkhaveri is a red wine grape variety.
What does Chkhaveri smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chkhaveri include wild strawberry, pomegranate and rose petal. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chkhaveri?
Documented tells for Chkhaveri: Look for rose-pomegranate character over darker, more tannic Georgian reds. and Check palate as lively, aromatic, and relatively delicate..
What is Chkhaveri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chkhaveri is most commonly confused with Alexandrouli, Ojaleshi and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chkhaveri grown?
Classic regions for Chkhaveri include Guria, Adjara and Imereti.