Chkhushi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2598, Georgian Chkhushi accession, Caucasus Chkhushi red line
Chkhushi 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
- Anchor on savory berry profile over dense dark-fruit extraction.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- Chkhushi profile
- Georgian red-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgian collections · Caucasus references · regional holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian red accession with conserved identity in collection repositories · Chkhushi: medium body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Chkhushi a red or white grape variety?
Chkhushi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Chkhushi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chkhushi include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chkhushi?
Documented tells for Chkhushi: Anchor on savory berry profile over dense dark-fruit extraction. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin..
What is Chkhushi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chkhushi is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chkhushi grown?
Classic regions for Chkhushi include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.