Usakhelauri
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Usakhelouri
Usakhelauri is a red wine grape with signature aromas of violet, red plum, wild strawberry. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Alexandrouli and Mujuretuli.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Usakhelauri a red or white grape variety?
Usakhelauri is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Usakhelauri?
Documented tells for Usakhelauri: Look for intense floral red-fruit perfume with silky mouthfeel. and Check tannin as light and acidity as lively even in sweeter examples..
What is Usakhelauri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Usakhelauri is most commonly confused with Alexandrouli, Mujuretuli and Ojaleshi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Usakhelauri grown?
Classic regions for Usakhelauri include Lechkhumi, Racha-Lechkhumi and Okureshi.