Rkatsiteli Magarach
White wine grape variety
Also known as Rkatsiteli Magaracha 2-57-72
Rkatsiteli Magarach is a white wine grape with signature aromas of quince, lemon, green apple. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Riesling and Rkatsiteli.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for quince and citrus with tea-like savory edge rather than overt tropical tones.
- Check acidity as high with medium body and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Quince-citrus profile with tea note
- High acidity in a medium-bodied frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Crimea · Black Sea coast · Magarach selections
- Classic styles: Rkatsiteli-derived Magarach white with high-acid structure for still and sparkling bases · Citrus-quince white with moderate body and bright acidity
Common questions
Is Rkatsiteli Magarach a red or white grape variety?
Rkatsiteli Magarach is a white wine grape variety.
What does Rkatsiteli Magarach smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Rkatsiteli Magarach include quince, lemon and green apple. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Rkatsiteli Magarach?
Documented tells for Rkatsiteli Magarach: Look for quince and citrus with tea-like savory edge rather than overt tropical tones. and Check acidity as high with medium body and low tannin..
What is Rkatsiteli Magarach most often confused with in blind tasting?
Rkatsiteli Magarach is most commonly confused with Riesling, Rkatsiteli and Grasevina. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Rkatsiteli Magarach grown?
Classic regions for Rkatsiteli Magarach include Crimea, Black Sea coast and Magarach selections.