Matrassa
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 7514, Madrasa line, Azerbaijan Matrassa
Matrassa is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Mavroudi.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for structured dark-fruit profile with spice rather than soft easy-drinking texture.
- Check frame as medium-plus body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Matrassa profile
- Caucasus red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Shamakhi references · Caucasus vineyards · Azerbaijan collections
- Classic styles: Caucasus VIVC-listed red with broad synonym legacy and verified passport data · Medium-plus red with firm tannin, moderate acidity, and dark-fruit spice profile
Common questions
Is Matrassa a red or white grape variety?
Matrassa is a red wine grape variety.
What does Matrassa smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Matrassa include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Matrassa?
Documented tells for Matrassa: Look for structured dark-fruit profile with spice rather than soft easy-drinking texture. and Check frame as medium-plus body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Matrassa most often confused with in blind tasting?
Matrassa is most commonly confused with Syrah, Mavroudi and Saperavi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Matrassa grown?
Classic regions for Matrassa include Shamakhi references, Caucasus vineyards and Azerbaijan collections.