Chodi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2606, Georgian Chodi accession, Caucasus Chodi red line
Chodi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dark-fruit savory lane, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Saperavi and Alexandrouli.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit savory profile over confectionary red-fruit tones.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Chodi profile
- Georgian dark-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 and limited modern acreage detail · Chodi: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Chodi a red or white grape variety?
Chodi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Chodi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chodi include dark-fruit savory lane, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chodi?
Documented tells for Chodi: Look for dark-fruit savory profile over confectionary red-fruit tones. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Chodi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chodi is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chodi grown?
Classic regions for Chodi include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.