Vertzami
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Lefkada
Vertzami is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Marzemino and Agiorgitiko.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry and plum fruit with violet lift.
- Check frame as medium-plus tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Vertzami profile
- Medium-plus tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lefkada · Ionian Islands · Western Greece
- Classic styles: Ionian red with deep pigmentation often used for color and structure in local blends and varietal bottlings · Dark-fruit floral profile with medium-plus tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Vertzami a red or white grape variety?
Vertzami is a red wine grape variety.
What does Vertzami smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Vertzami include black cherry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Vertzami?
Documented tells for Vertzami: Look for black-cherry and plum fruit with violet lift. and Check frame as medium-plus tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Vertzami most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vertzami is most commonly confused with Marzemino, Agiorgitiko and Liatiko. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vertzami grown?
Classic regions for Vertzami include Lefkada, Ionian Islands and Western Greece.