Shavkapito
Red wine grape variety
Shavkapito — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for light-ruby red fruit and floral lift over dense black-fruit concentration.
- Check body as medium with lively freshness and moderate tannin.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-pomegranate floral profile
- Medium acidity and moderate tannin
Aromas
Signature
red cherrypomegranateviolet
Common
wild berriesherbal noteblack pepper
Occasional
earthy note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Kartli · Ateni · Kakheti
- Classic styles: Fresh Kartli red with red-fruit and spice expression · Medium-bodied Georgian red produced in both qvevri and modern styles
- Style examples: Kartli Shavkapito · Ateni red blend with Shavkapito
Common questions
- Is Shavkapito a red or white grape variety?
- Shavkapito is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Shavkapito smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Shavkapito include red cherry, pomegranate and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Shavkapito most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Shavkapito is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Frappato and Alexandrouli. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Shavkapito grown?
- Classic regions for Shavkapito include Kartli, Ateni and Kakheti.