Haghtanak
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Haghtanak Armenia
Haghtanak is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black cherry, pepper note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Saper…
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Haghtanak a red or white grape variety?
Haghtanak is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Haghtanak?
Documented tells for Haghtanak: Look for blackberry fruit with pepper and cocoa-coffee tones. and Check frame as medium-plus tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Haghtanak most often confused with in blind tasting?
Haghtanak is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi and Alibernet. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Haghtanak grown?
Classic regions for Haghtanak include Ararat, Merdzavan and Armenian highland valleys.