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Haghtanak

Red wine grape variety

Haghtanak — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackberry, black cherry, pepper note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for blackberry fruit with pepper and cocoa-coffee tones.
  • Check frame as medium-plus tannin with moderate acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Haghtanak profile
  • Medium-plus tannin with medium acidity

Aromas

Signature

blackberryblack cherrypepper note

Common

plumchocolate notecoffee note

Occasional

violet

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Ararat · Merdzavan · Armenian highland valleys
  • Classic styles: Armenian crossing of Saperavi lineage selected for color density, tannic frame, and oak-aging suitability · Dark-fruit peppery profile with medium-plus tannin and moderate acidity
  • Style examples: Armenian Haghtanak oak-aged red · Ararat blend featuring Haghtanak

Common questions

Is Haghtanak a red or white grape variety?
Haghtanak is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Haghtanak smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Haghtanak include blackberry, black cherry and pepper note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Haghtanak most often confused with in blind tasting?
Haghtanak is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi and Alibernet. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Haghtanak grown?
Classic regions for Haghtanak include Ararat, Merdzavan and Armenian highland valleys.

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