Is Chkhaveri a red or white grape variety?

Chkhaveri is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

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 is Chkhaveri most often confused with in blind tasting?

Chkhaveri is most commonly confused with Alexandrouli, Ojaleshi and Tavkveri. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Chkhaveri grown?

Classic regions for Chkhaveri include Guria, Adjara and Imereti.

Chkhaveri — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

Low

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Low

Color intensity

Medium

Aromatic intensity

Pronounced

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

wild strawberrypomegranaterose petal

Common

raspberryred cherrybaking spice

Occasional

tropical note

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
Style examples: Guria Chkhaveri · Imereti qvevri Chkhaveri

Common questions

Is Chkhaveri a red or white grape variety?: Chkhaveri is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
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 is Chkhaveri most often confused with in blind tasting?: Chkhaveri is most commonly confused with Alexandrouli, Ojaleshi and Tavkveri. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Chkhaveri grown?: Classic regions for Chkhaveri include Guria, Adjara and Imereti.