Papazkarasi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Papaskarasi
Papazkarasi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, black plum, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Kadarka and Prokupac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for red-cherry and plum fruit with pepper and violet lift.
- Check frame as medium tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Papazkarasi profile
- Medium tannin with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Kirklareli · Thrace · Marmara
- Classic styles: Ancient Thracian red used for still, rose, and sparkling expressions with naturally bright acid spine · Spiced red-fruit profile with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Papazkarasi a red or white grape variety?
Papazkarasi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Papazkarasi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Papazkarasi include red cherry, black plum and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Papazkarasi?
Documented tells for Papazkarasi: Look for red-cherry and plum fruit with pepper and violet lift. and Check frame as medium tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Papazkarasi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Papazkarasi is most commonly confused with Kadarka, Prokupac and Melnik 55. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Papazkarasi grown?
Classic regions for Papazkarasi include Kirklareli, Thrace and Marmara.