Tsaoussi
White wine grape variety
Also known as Tsaousi
Tsaoussi is a white wine grape with signature aromas of peach, melon note, honey note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Robola and Savatiano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on peach and melon fruit with honeyed accent.
- Read peach on a medium-bodied frame before naming Tsaoussi alternatives.
Confidence signals
- Tsaoussi profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium acid anchor and melon note lift.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Kefalonia · Ionian Islands · Corfu
- Classic styles: Ionian white traditionally blended with higher-acid grapes to balance its naturally softer profile · Soft orchard-melon profile with low tannin and medium-minus acidity
Common questions
Is Tsaoussi a red or white grape variety?
Tsaoussi is a white wine grape variety.
What does Tsaoussi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tsaoussi include peach, melon note and honey note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tsaoussi?
Documented tells for Tsaoussi: Anchor on peach and melon fruit with honeyed accent. and Read peach on a medium-bodied frame before naming Tsaoussi alternatives..
What is Tsaoussi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tsaoussi is most commonly confused with Robola, Savatiano and Vasilaki. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tsaoussi grown?
Classic regions for Tsaoussi include Kefalonia, Ionian Islands and Corfu.