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Zilavka

White wine grape variety

Zilavka — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, mineral 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

  • Look for citrus-mineral line with orchard fruit in a dry frame.
  • Check acidity as lively and persistent.

Confidence signals

  • Citrus-mineral Balkan profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with medium body

Aromas

Signature

citrus blossomgreen applemineral note

Common

pearalmondstone fruit

Occasional

nutty note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Herzegovina · Mostar · Citluk
  • Classic styles: Herzegovinian white with bright acidity and mineral freshness · Dry Balkan white balancing orchard fruit and saline tension
  • Style examples: Mostar Zilavka · Herzegovina varietal Zilavka

Common questions

Is Zilavka a red or white grape variety?
Zilavka is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Zilavka smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Zilavka include citrus blossom, green apple and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Zilavka most often confused with in blind tasting?
Zilavka is most commonly confused with Posip, Grasevina and Smederevka. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Zilavka grown?
Classic regions for Zilavka include Herzegovina, Mostar and Citluk.

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