Danakharuli
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 3417, Georgian Danakharuli accession, Caucasus Danakharuli red line
Danakharuli 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 dark-fruit profile and firmer medium-plus tannin.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Danakharuli 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 documented passport identity and limited modern production detail · Danakharuli: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Danakharuli a red or white grape variety?
Danakharuli is a red wine grape variety.
What does Danakharuli smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Danakharuli include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Danakharuli?
Documented tells for Danakharuli: Anchor on savory dark-fruit profile and firmer medium-plus tannin. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity..
What is Danakharuli most often confused with in blind tasting?
Danakharuli is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Danakharuli grown?
Classic regions for Danakharuli include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.