Tavkveri
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tavkveri Kartli
Tavkveri is a red wine grape with signature aromas of pomegranate, sour cherry, rose petal. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Frappato.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pomegranate and sour-cherry freshness in a lively, lifted frame.
- Check tannin as moderate and texture as bright rather than dense.
Confidence signals
- Pomegranate-cherry floral profile
- High acidity with medium tannin and body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Kartli · Gori · Kakheti
- Classic styles: Fresh Georgian red with bright acidity · Versatile red used for still, rose, and sparkling styles
Common questions
Is Tavkveri a red or white grape variety?
Tavkveri is a red wine grape variety.
What does Tavkveri smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tavkveri include pomegranate, sour cherry and rose petal. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tavkveri?
Documented tells for Tavkveri: Look for pomegranate and sour-cherry freshness in a lively, lifted frame. and Check tannin as moderate and texture as bright rather than dense..
What is Tavkveri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tavkveri is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Frappato and Alexandrouli. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tavkveri grown?
Classic regions for Tavkveri include Kartli, Gori and Kakheti.