Vlosh
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Vloshi
Vlosh is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, blackberry, dried herbs. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Kadarka and Vranac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for cherry-blackberry fruit with savory herbal accents.
- Check moderate-plus tannin and medium alcohol before calling fuller Balkan reds.
Confidence signals
- Savory red-fruit cue
- Balanced medium red structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vlora · Berat · Fier
- Classic styles: Traditional Albanian red with savory-fruited profile and moderate tannic grip · Medium-bodied red used for both varietal bottlings and regional blends
Common questions
Is Vlosh a red or white grape variety?
Vlosh is a red wine grape variety.
What does Vlosh smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Vlosh include red cherry, blackberry, dried herbs and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Vlosh?
Documented tells for Vlosh: Look for cherry-blackberry fruit with savory herbal accents. and Check moderate-plus tannin and medium alcohol before calling fuller Balkan reds..
What is Vlosh most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vlosh is most commonly confused with Kadarka, Vranac and Shiroka Melnishka Loza. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vlosh grown?
Classic regions for Vlosh include Vlora, Berat and Fier.