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Khikhvi

White wine grape variety

Khikhvi — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of apricot, acacia blossom, quince. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityPronounced

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for aromatic floral-apricot fruit with broader body than very lean Caucasus whites.
  • Check acidity as moderate-plus and texture as fuller, especially in skin-contact expressions.

Confidence signals

  • Apricot-acacia-quince aromatic signature
  • Medium-plus body with moderate-plus acidity

Aromas

Signature

apricotacacia blossomquince

Common

citrus peelhoneydried herbs

Occasional

walnut skin

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Kakheti · Alazani Valley · Kvareli
  • Classic styles: Aromatic Georgian white in dry and amber styles · Qvevri white with floral-fruit depth and moderate acidity
  • Style examples: Kakheti Khikhvi · Qvevri Khikhvi amber wine

Common questions

Is Khikhvi a red or white grape variety?
Khikhvi is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Khikhvi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Khikhvi include apricot, acacia blossom and quince. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Khikhvi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Khikhvi is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Furmint and Rkatsiteli. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Khikhvi grown?
Classic regions for Khikhvi include Kakheti, Alazani Valley and Kvareli.

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