Vasilaki
White wine grape variety
Vasilaki — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of green apple, citrus, grass note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
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
green applecitrusgrass note
Common
pearwhite blossom notemineral note
Occasional
honey note
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
- Style examples: Bozcaada Vasilaki dry white · Aegean island blend featuring Vasilaki
Common questions
- Is Vasilaki a red or white grape variety?
- Vasilaki is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- 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 is Vasilaki most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Vasilaki is most commonly confused with Robola, Savatiano and Xynisteri. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Vasilaki grown?
- Classic regions for Vasilaki include Bozcaada, Aegean coast and Marmara.