Tchvitiluri
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2639, Georgian Tchvitiluri accession, Caucasus Tchvitiluri white line
Tchvitiluri is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for restrained orchard profile and moderate acid frame.
- Open with body+acid frame: Tchvitiluri runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Tchvitiluri profile
- Georgian white-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgian collections · Caucasus references · regional holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian white accession with conserved collection identity and sparse commercial references · Dry medium-bodied white with moderate acidity and low tannin
Common questions
Is Tchvitiluri a red or white grape variety?
Tchvitiluri is a white wine grape variety.
What does Tchvitiluri smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tchvitiluri include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tchvitiluri?
Documented tells for Tchvitiluri: Look for restrained orchard profile and moderate acid frame. and Open with body+acid frame: Tchvitiluri runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Tchvitiluri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tchvitiluri is most commonly confused with Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane and Kisi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tchvitiluri grown?
Classic regions for Tchvitiluri include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.