Hweidi
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 21123, Syrian Hweidi line, Levantine Hweidi accession
Hweidi is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Jandali and Xynisteri.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for subtle orchard-floral profile rather than intense muscat perfume.
- Open with body+acid frame: Hweidi runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Hweidi profile
- Levantine white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Levant references · Syrian collections · Eastern Mediterranean holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Levantine white accession with sparse modern planting data and heritage collection presence · Dry medium-bodied white with subtle floral-orchard profile and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Hweidi a red or white grape variety?
Hweidi is a white wine grape variety.
What does Hweidi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Hweidi include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Hweidi?
Documented tells for Hweidi: Look for subtle orchard-floral profile rather than intense muscat perfume. and Open with body+acid frame: Hweidi runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Hweidi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Hweidi is most commonly confused with Jandali, Xynisteri and Obaideh. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Hweidi grown?
Classic regions for Hweidi include Levant references, Syrian collections and Eastern Mediterranean holdings.