Chkhorokuni
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2596, Georgian Chkhorokuni accession, Caucasus Chkhorokuni red line
Chkhorokuni is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Saperavi and Alexandrouli.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for savory dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin than light reds.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Chkhorokuni profile
- Georgian black-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgian collections · Caucasus references · regional holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian black accession with conserved passport identity and limited modern release detail · Chkhorokuni: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Chkhorokuni a red or white grape variety?
Chkhorokuni is a red wine grape variety.
What does Chkhorokuni smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chkhorokuni include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chkhorokuni?
Documented tells for Chkhorokuni: Look for savory dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin than light reds. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Chkhorokuni most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chkhorokuni is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chkhorokuni grown?
Classic regions for Chkhorokuni include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.