Yiannoudi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Giannoudi
Yiannoudi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Agiorgitiko and Mavrodaphne.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry and blackberry fruit with savory spice.
- Check frame as medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Yiannoudi profile
- Yiannoudi fruit shape locked through black cherry and medium plus tannin.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Limassol Hills · Pafos · Troodos foothills
- Classic styles: Rare Cypriot red revived from near-extinction with low-yield viticulture and ageworthy structure · Dark-fruit spice profile with medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Yiannoudi a red or white grape variety?
Yiannoudi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Yiannoudi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Yiannoudi include black cherry, blackberry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Yiannoudi?
Documented tells for Yiannoudi: Look for black-cherry and blackberry fruit with savory spice. and Check frame as medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Yiannoudi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Yiannoudi is most commonly confused with Agiorgitiko, Mavrodaphne and Vranac. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Yiannoudi grown?
Classic regions for Yiannoudi include Limassol Hills, Pafos and Troodos foothills.