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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

Common

Occasional

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

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Common questions

Is Shavkapito a red or white grape variety?

Shavkapito is a red wine grape variety.

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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Shavkapito?

Documented tells for Shavkapito: Look for light-ruby red fruit and floral lift over dense black-fruit concentration. and Check body as medium with lively freshness and moderate tannin..

What is Shavkapito most often confused with in blind tasting?

Shavkapito is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Frappato and Alexandrouli. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is Shavkapito grown?

Classic regions for Shavkapito include Kartli, Ateni and Kakheti.