Mavro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Cyprus Mavro
Mavro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, plum, herbal tea. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Mavroudi and Vranac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for red-fruited profile with subtle savory-herbal notes.
- Check moderate structure rather than high-tannin extracted weight.
Confidence signals
- Savory red-fruit cue
- Balanced medium red frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Pitsilia · Limassol · Commandaria
- Classic styles: Traditional Cypriot red used for still wines, blending, and Commandaria production · Medium-bodied red with soft tannin and savory-fruited profile
Common questions
Is Mavro a red or white grape variety?
Mavro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mavro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mavro include red cherry, plum, herbal tea and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mavro?
Documented tells for Mavro: Look for red-fruited profile with subtle savory-herbal notes. and Check moderate structure rather than high-tannin extracted weight..
What is Mavro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mavro is most commonly confused with Mavroudi, Vranac and Prokupac. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mavro grown?
Classic regions for Mavro include Pitsilia, Limassol and Commandaria.