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Mavroudi

Red wine grape variety

Mavroudi — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackberry, black cherry, pepper. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninHigh
BodyFull
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on deep color, firm tannin, and dark-fruit concentration.
  • Check acidity remains present to balance structure.

Confidence signals

  • Dark-fruit pepper profile
  • High tannin with medium-plus acidity

Aromas

Signature

blackberryblack cherrypepper

Common

tobaccoplumearth

Occasional

rosehip

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Thracian Lowlands · Plovdiv · Northern Greece
  • Classic styles: Structured Balkan red with firm tannin and dark fruit · Age-worthy red with savory spice and acidity
  • Style examples: Thracian Mavroudi · Balkan varietal Mavroud

Common questions

Is Mavroudi a red or white grape variety?
Mavroudi is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Mavroudi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mavroudi include blackberry, black cherry and pepper. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Mavroudi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mavroudi is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Xinomavro. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Mavroudi grown?
Classic regions for Mavroudi include Thracian Lowlands, Plovdiv and Northern Greece.

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