Vasilaki
White wine grape variety
Also known as Vasilaki Bozcaada
Vasilaki is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, citrus, grass note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Robola and Savatiano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on green-apple and citrus fruit with grassy freshness.
- Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity and aromatic lift.
Confidence signals
- Vasilaki profile
- Low tannin with medium-plus aromatic intensity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bozcaada · Aegean coast · Marmara
- Classic styles: Bozcaada white often harvested early to preserve freshness and limit oxidation risk · Fresh orchard-citrus profile with low tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Vasilaki a red or white grape variety?
Vasilaki is a white wine grape variety.
What does Vasilaki smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Vasilaki include green apple, citrus and grass note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Vasilaki?
Documented tells for Vasilaki: Anchor on green-apple and citrus fruit with grassy freshness. and Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity and aromatic lift..
What is Vasilaki most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vasilaki is most commonly confused with Robola, Savatiano and Xynisteri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vasilaki grown?
Classic regions for Vasilaki include Bozcaada, Aegean coast and Marmara.