Dzelshavi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Dzelshavi Imereti
Dzelshavi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of cranberry, red cherry, rose petal. Structure: Light body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Alexandrouli.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for cranberry-pomegranate brightness and floral lift.
- Check tannin as soft and body as light.
Confidence signals
- Cranberry floral profile
- High acidity with low tannin and body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Imereti · Racha · Lechkhumi
- Classic styles: Light-bodied Georgian red with brisk acidity and perfume · Fresh red/rose-capable grape with delicate tannin
Common questions
Is Dzelshavi a red or white grape variety?
Dzelshavi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Dzelshavi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Dzelshavi include cranberry, red cherry and rose petal. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Dzelshavi?
Documented tells for Dzelshavi: Look for cranberry-pomegranate brightness and floral lift. and Check tannin as soft and body as light..
What is Dzelshavi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Dzelshavi is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Alexandrouli and Ojaleshi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Dzelshavi grown?
Classic regions for Dzelshavi include Imereti, Racha and Lechkhumi.