Mgaloblishvili
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mgaloblishvili Imereti
Mgaloblishvili is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, blackberry, floral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Mavroudi and Ojaleshi.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on red-cherry and blackberry fruit with floral lift.
- Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Mgaloblishvili profile
- Medium tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Imereti · Western Georgia · Rioni Valley
- Classic styles: Historic Imeretian red variety revived from near-extinction and noted for mildew resilience · Red-fruit profile with medium tannin and balanced acidity
Common questions
Is Mgaloblishvili a red or white grape variety?
Mgaloblishvili is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mgaloblishvili smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mgaloblishvili include red cherry, blackberry and floral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mgaloblishvili?
Documented tells for Mgaloblishvili: Anchor on red-cherry and blackberry fruit with floral lift. and Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Mgaloblishvili most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mgaloblishvili is most commonly confused with Mavroudi, Ojaleshi and Areni Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mgaloblishvili grown?
Classic regions for Mgaloblishvili include Imereti, Western Georgia and Rioni Valley.