Kotsifali
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Kotsifali Kriti
Kotsifali is a red wine grape with signature aromas of cherry, plum, thyme. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for ripe cherry and herb notes with gentler tannin than Mandilaria (#7300).
- Check acidity as moderate and texture as approachable rather than austere.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-plum-herbal profile
- Medium structure with soft-to-moderate tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Crete · Heraklion · Peza
- Classic styles: Soft-tannin Cretan red often blended with Mandilaria (#7300) · Medium-bodied aromatic red with herbal spice
Common questions
Is Kotsifali a red or white grape variety?
Kotsifali is a red wine grape variety.
What does Kotsifali smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Kotsifali include cherry, plum and thyme. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Kotsifali?
Documented tells for Kotsifali: Look for ripe cherry and herb notes with gentler tannin than Mandilaria (#7300). and Check acidity as moderate and texture as approachable rather than austere..
What is Kotsifali most often confused with in blind tasting?
Kotsifali is most commonly confused with Grenache, Cinsault and Agiorgitiko. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Kotsifali grown?
Classic regions for Kotsifali include Crete, Heraklion and Peza.