Lalvari
White wine grape variety
Also known as Dana Burun
Lalvari is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, citrus, white blossom note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Rkatsiteli and Goruli Mtsvane.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for green-apple citrus fruit with white-floral lift.
- Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Lalvari profile
- Lalvari fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Tavush · Noyemberyan · Northeastern Armenia
- Classic styles: Late-ripening Armenian white from Tavush used for still, sparkling, and distillate-oriented production · Bright orchard-citrus profile with low tannin and lifted acidity
Common questions
Is Lalvari a red or white grape variety?
Lalvari is a white wine grape variety.
What does Lalvari smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Lalvari include green apple, citrus and white blossom note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Lalvari?
Documented tells for Lalvari: Look for green-apple citrus fruit with white-floral lift. and Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin..
What is Lalvari most often confused with in blind tasting?
Lalvari is most commonly confused with Rkatsiteli, Goruli Mtsvane and Voskehat. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Lalvari grown?
Classic regions for Lalvari include Tavush, Noyemberyan and Northeastern Armenia.