Chkhikoura
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2595, Georgian Chkhikoura accession, Caucasus Chkhikoura white line
Chkhikoura 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 aromatic muscat perfume.
- Open with body+acid frame: Chkhikoura runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Chkhikoura 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 documented in collection holdings and ampelography records · Chkhikoura: medium body, medium acid white expression
Common questions
Is Chkhikoura a red or white grape variety?
Chkhikoura is a white wine grape variety.
What does Chkhikoura smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chkhikoura include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chkhikoura?
Documented tells for Chkhikoura: Anchor on subtle orchard profile over aromatic muscat perfume. and Open with body+acid frame: Chkhikoura runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Chkhikoura most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chkhikoura is most commonly confused with Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane and Kisi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chkhikoura grown?
Classic regions for Chkhikoura include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.