Usakhelauri
Red wine grape variety
Usakhelauri — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of violet, red plum, wild strawberry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninLow
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityPronounced
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for intense floral red-fruit perfume with silky mouthfeel.
- Check tannin as light and acidity as lively even in sweeter examples.
Confidence signals
- Floral red-plum aromatic profile
- Medium-plus acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
violetred plumwild strawberry
Common
red currantrosecinnamon
Occasional
clove
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lechkhumi · Racha-Lechkhumi · Okureshi
- Classic styles: Rare Georgian aromatic red used for naturally sweet and dry styles · Silky medium-bodied mountain red with bright fruit
- Style examples: Lechkhumi Usakhelauri · Naturally semi-sweet Usakhelauri
Common questions
- Is Usakhelauri a red or white grape variety?
- Usakhelauri is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Usakhelauri smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Usakhelauri include violet, red plum and wild strawberry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Usakhelauri most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Usakhelauri is most commonly confused with Alexandrouli, Mujuretuli and Ojaleshi. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Usakhelauri grown?
- Classic regions for Usakhelauri include Lechkhumi, Racha-Lechkhumi and Okureshi.