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Shesh i Bardhe

White wine grape variety

Shesh i Bardhe — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of pear, lemon peel, white flowers. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for pear-citrus fruit with subtle mineral tension.
  • Check medium body and dry finish before calling more aromatic Mediterranean whites.

Confidence signals

  • Pear-citrus and mineral cue
  • Balanced medium white frame

Aromas

Signature

pearlemon peelwhite flowerslemongreen apple

Common

applealmondwet stonepearherbal tea

Occasional

saline

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Shesh · Durres · Central Albania
  • Classic styles: Historic Albanian white with mineral-fruited profile from central vineyard zones · Dry medium-bodied white with fresh acidity and gentle phenolic grip
  • Style examples: Shesh i Bardhe from central Albania · Cobo Shesh i Bardhe

Common questions

Is Shesh i Bardhe a red or white grape variety?
Shesh i Bardhe is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Shesh i Bardhe smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Shesh i Bardhe include pear, lemon peel, white flowers and lemon. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Shesh i Bardhe most often confused with in blind tasting?
Shesh i Bardhe is most commonly confused with Airen, Savatiano and Xynisteri. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Shesh i Bardhe grown?
Classic regions for Shesh i Bardhe include Shesh, Durres and Central Albania.

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