Mavroudi Thrace
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Thracian Mavroudi
Mavroudi Thrace is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Confirm tannin shape: Mavroudi Thrace reads low tannin.
- Lock fruit weight against Mavroudi Thrace baseline before naming alternatives.
Confidence signals
- Coherent medium/high frame plus plum — typical Mavroudi Thrace read.
- Black cherry on a medium/high frame typical of Mavroudi Thrace.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Thrace · Macedonia · Aegean hinterland
- Classic styles: Regional naming stub on Mavroudi (#40691) — prefer the Mavroudi dossier · Thracian dark red under Mavroudi Thrace geographic phrasing
Common questions
Is Mavroudi Thrace a red or white grape variety?
Mavroudi Thrace is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mavroudi Thrace smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mavroudi Thrace include blackberry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mavroudi Thrace?
Documented tells for Mavroudi Thrace: Confirm tannin shape: Mavroudi Thrace reads low tannin. and Lock fruit weight against Mavroudi Thrace baseline before naming alternatives..
What is Mavroudi Thrace most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mavroudi Thrace is most commonly confused with Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro and Feteasca Neagra. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mavroudi Thrace grown?
Classic regions for Mavroudi Thrace include Thrace, Macedonia and Aegean hinterland.