Mavroudi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mavrud
Mavroudi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black cherry, pepper. Structure: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Mavroudi a red or white grape variety?
Mavroudi is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Mavroudi?
Documented tells for Mavroudi: Anchor on deep color, firm tannin, and dark-fruit concentration. and Check acidity remains present to balance structure..
What is Mavroudi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mavroudi is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Xinomavro. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mavroudi grown?
Classic regions for Mavroudi include Thracian Lowlands, Plovdiv and Northern Greece.