Tsolikouri
White wine grape variety
Also known as Tsolikouri Imereti
Tsolikouri is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, green apple, citrus. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Encruzado.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for broader body than Tsitska (#12693) with still-fresh but less piercing acidity.
- Check orchard-fruit profile and subtle mineral line over overt aromatics.
Confidence signals
- Pear-apple citrus and mineral profile
- Medium-plus body with balanced acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Imereti · Guria · Racha-Lechkhumi
- Classic styles: Structured western Georgian white · Medium-plus bodied white with balanced acidity
Common questions
Is Tsolikouri a red or white grape variety?
Tsolikouri is a white wine grape variety.
What does Tsolikouri smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tsolikouri include pear, green apple and citrus. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tsolikouri?
Documented tells for Tsolikouri: Look for broader body than Tsitska (#12693) with still-fresh but less piercing acidity. and Check orchard-fruit profile and subtle mineral line over overt aromatics..
What is Tsolikouri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tsolikouri is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Encruzado and Verdicchio. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tsolikouri grown?
Classic regions for Tsolikouri include Imereti, Guria and Racha-Lechkhumi.