Chupeshi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2635, Georgian Chupeshi accession, Caucasus Chupeshi red line
Chupeshi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of savory berry lane, red fruit, dark fruit. 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 heavy oak-sweet expression.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- Chupeshi 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 preserved passport identity and limited vineyard footprint · Chupeshi: medium body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Chupeshi a red or white grape variety?
Chupeshi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Chupeshi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chupeshi include savory berry lane, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chupeshi?
Documented tells for Chupeshi: Anchor on savory berry profile over heavy oak-sweet expression. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin..
What is Chupeshi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chupeshi is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chupeshi grown?
Classic regions for Chupeshi include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.