Georgian wine varieties Georgian wine

1 georgian wine varieties

1.1 white
1.2 red
1.3 fortified

georgian wine varieties

glass of saperavi wine

traditionally, georgian wines carry name of source region, district, or village, french regional wines such bordeaux or burgundy. these french wines, georgian wines blend of 2 or more grapes. georgian wines classified sweet, semi-sweet, semi-dry, dry, fortified , sparkling. semi-sweet varieties popular.

white



pirosmani semi-sweet white wine made 40% tsolikauri, 60% tsitska blend. has won 3 gold medals , 1 silver medal @ international competitions.
tsinandali blend of rkatsiteli , mtsvane grapes micro regions of telavi , kvareli in kakheti region.
tvishi natural semi-sweet white wine made tsolikauri in lechkhumi region. has won 1 gold medal, 2 silver medals , 1 bronze medal in international competitions.
mtsvani dry white wine made mtsvani.
alaznis veli white semi-sweet wine made rkatsiteii, tetra, tsolikauri , other industrial grape varieties cultivated in western , eastern georgia. wine of straw color has characteristic aroma, fine, fresh , harmonious taste. contains 9-11% alcohol , has 6-7% titrated acidity.
anakopia white semi-dry table wine made tsolikauri grape variety grown in sukhumi , gudauta districts in abkhazia. color range light dark-straw. has specific aroma , subtle fresh taste. alcohol content in ready wine 9-11%, sugar content 1-2 g/100 ml, titrated acidity 5-8 g/l. wine has been produced since 1978.
tbilisuri pink semi-dry wine produced since 1984. made saperavi, cabernet , rkatsiteli grape varieties grown in east georgia. wine has rich fruity taste. alcohol content 9-11.5%, sugar content 1-2%, titrated acidity 5-7 g/l.
khikhvi vintage white dessert wine made khikhvi grape variety grown in kardanakhi. has pleasant amber color, characteristic aroma , delicate taste. strength 15 vol.%, sugar content 18-20%, titrated acidity 4-8 g/1. wine has been produced since 1924. @ international competitions received 4 gold medals.
saamo vintage dessert white sweet wine made rkatsiteli grape variety cultivated in kardanakhi vineyards of gurjaani district in kakheti. takes wine 3 years mature. golden-color wine has original fine bouquet, pleasant taste harmonious honey fragrance. when ready use, wine contains 17% alcohol, 13% sugar , has 4-6 g/1 titrated acidity. has been manufactured since 1980. @ international exhibitions saamo awarded 4 gold , 1 silver medal.
gelati white dry ordinary wine made of tsolikauri, tsitska , krakhuna grape varieties cultivated in western georgia. wine of straw color has characteristic savor fruity flavor , fresh harmonious taste. strength 10.0-12.5 vol.% , titrated acidity 5-8%.
kakheti white table wine made of rkatsiteli , mtsvane grape varieties cultivated in kakheti. amber-color wine has fruity aroma vanillic flavor. characterized energetic, velvety , harmonious taste. strength 10.5-13.0 vol.% , titrated acidity 4-6%. @ international wine competitions kakheti wine awarded 1 silver , 1 bronze medal. has been produced since 1948.
bodbe made rkatsiteli grape variety in village of bodbe in magaro microdistrict, 1 of beautiful places of kakheti. wine has light-straw color, fine aroma of wild flowers , pleasing tender taste give wine piquancy highly estimated connoisseurs. ready wine contains 10.5-11.5% alcohol , has 5-7% titrated acidity.
dimi imeretian-type white ordinary wine. made tsolikauri , krakhuna grape varieties grown on small areas in imereti (western georgia) old local technique consisting in fermenting grapes pulp quantity of grapes husks added. dark-straw color has pleasant specific bouquet fruity flavor, fresh harmonious taste , savory astringency. strength 10.5-13.0 vol.% , titrated acidity 6.5-8.0%. wine has been produced since 1977.
gareji white dry ordinary wine made of rkatsiteli , mtsvane grape varieties cultivated in kakheti. wine has color ranging pale-straw amber, pleasing bouquet , full harmonious taste. strength 10.0-12.5 vol.% , titrated acidity 4-7%.
ereti white dry ordinary wine made rkatsiteli , mtsvane grape varieties. has straw color, fine fruity bouquet , full fresh , harmonious taste. strength 10.0-12.5 vol.% , titrated acidity 5-8%.
shuamta dry wine produced since 1984. made rkatsiteli , mtsvane grape varieties according kakhetian recipe. wine of amber or dark-amber color , has moderately astringent harmonious taste fruity aroma. alcohol content 10-12%, titrated acidity 4-6 g/l, extractibility on 25 g/l.
alazani (white), named after alazani river, mid-straw colored semi-sweet wine made 100% rkatsiteli. climate of alazani valley warmer of other wine-growing georgian regions, making local grapes sweeter rest. has won 1 silver , 1 gold metal in international competitions.

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red

kindzmarauli wine





akhasheni naturally semi-sweet red wine made saperavi grape variety grown in akhasheni vineyards of gurdzhaani district in kakheti. wine has dark-pomegranate color has harmonious velvety taste chocolate flavor. contains 10.5-12.0% alcohol, 3-5% sugar , has 5-7% titrated acidity. wine has been made since 1958. @ international exhibitions awarded 6 gold , 5 silver medals.
khvanchkara high-end, naturally semi-sweet red wine made alexandria & mudzhuretuli grape varieties cultivated in khvanchkara vineyards in racha, western georgia. wine has strong, distinctive bouquet , well-balanced tannin profile flavors of raspberry. has dark-ruby color. khvanchkara wine 1 of popular georgian semi-sweet wines. contains 10.5-12.0% alcohol, 3-5% sugar , has 5.0-7.0% titrated acidity. wine has been made since 1907. awarded 2 gold , 4 silver medals @ various international exhibitions.
kindzmarauli high quality naturally semi-sweet wine of dark-red color. made saperavi grape variety cultivated on slopes of caucasian mountains in kvareli district of kakheti. has strong characteristic bouquet , aroma, gentle harmonious , velvety taste. wonderful taste , curative properties have won kindzmarauli general recognition. wine contains 10.5-12.0% alcohol, 3-5% sugar , has 5.0-7.0% titrated acidity. has been manufactured since 1942. supreme qualities kindzmarauli 3 gold, 4 silver & 1 bronze medal @ international wine competitions.
mukuzani dry red wine made 100% saperavi in mukuzani, kakheti. wine sourced best wines of vintage have been fermented @ controlled temperatures , selected yeast strains. wines matured 3 years in oak give wine-added complexity , flavor. mukuzani considered best of georgian dry red wines made saperavi. has won 9 gold medals, 2 silver medals , 3 bronze medals in international competitions.
napareuli
ojaleshi 1 of best red semi-sweet wines made grape variety of same name cultivated on mountain slopes overhanging banks of tskhenis-tskali river, particularly in orbeli village , samegrelo district (western georgia). odzhaleshi has dark-ruby colour, gentle bouquet , aroma, harmonious rich taste fruity flavor. contains 10-12% alcohol, 3-5% sugar , has titrated acidity of 5-6%.
pirosmani naturally semi-sweet red wine. made saperavi grape variety cultivated in akhoebi vineyards of kardanakhi village in alazani valley. wine fermented in clay jars buried in ground, ancient kakhetian wine-making technique. when ready use, wine contains 10.5-12% alcohol, 1.5-2.5% sugar , has 5-7% titrated acidity.
saperavi red wine made saperavi grape variety grown in areas of kakheti. extractive wine characteristic bouquet, harmonious taste , pleasant astringency. strength 10.5-12.5% , titrated acidity 5-7%. @ international wine competitions wine received 1 gold , 1 silver medal. has been produced since 1886.
usakhelauri naturally semi-sweet wine, superior other wines of kind gentle , subtle qualities. produced excellent usakhelauri grape variety cultivated in zubi-okureshi district in western georgia. vineyards arranged on mountain slopes. wine has attractive ruby color, harmonious sweetness wild strawberry flavor. noted pleasant velvety taste, delicate bouquet , inimitable piquancy. wine contains 10.5-12.0% alcohol, 3-5% sugar , has 5-7% titrated acidity. has been manufactured since 1943. word usakhelauri means nameless in georgia. wine fine hard find adequate name it. @ international exhibitions usakhelauri awarded 2 gold , 3 silver medals.
apsny naturally semi-sweet red wine made of red grape varieties cultivated in abkhazia. wine of pomegranate color has pleasant aroma, full , harmonious taste gentle sweetness. when ready use, wine contains 9-10% alcohol, 3-5% sugar , has 5-7% titrated acidity. @ international exhibition wine received 1 silver medal.
lykhny naturally semi-sweet pink wine made of izabela grape variety cultivated in abkhazia. wine has pink color, specific aroma , fresh harmonious taste. when ready use, wine contains 8-9% alcohol, 3-5% sugar , has 5-7% titrated acidity. @ international exhibitions lykhny awarded 1 silver , 1 bronze medal.
mtatsminda pink table semi-dry wine produced since 1984. prepared original technology saperavi, tavkveri, asuretuli, rkatsiteli , other grape varieties grown in tetritskaro, kaspi, gori , khashuri districts. wine characterized harmonious taste fruity aroma , beautiful color. alcohol content 9-11.5%, sugar content 1-2%, titrated acidity 5-7 g/l.
aguna pink semi-dry wine produced since 1984. made saperavi, cabernet , rkatsiteli grape varieties grown in east georgia. wine has rich fruity taste. alcohol content 9-11.5%, sugar content 1-2%, titrated acidity 5-7 g/l.
sachino pink semi-dry wine produced since 1984. made original method aleksandreuli, aladasturi, odzhaleshi, tsitska, tsolikauri , other grape varieties cultivated in west georgia. wine notable mild taste, moderate extractibility, pure aroma , beautiful color. alcohol content 9-11.5%, sugar content 1-2%, titrated acidity 5-7 g/l.
barakoni naturally semi-dry red wine made unique alexandreuli , mudzhuretuli grape varieties cultivated in western georgia on steep slopes of rioni gorge in caucasian mountains. top quality wine of light-ruby color has fine fragrance of violets, natural pleasant sweetness , tender harmonious taste. when ready use, barakoni contains 10-12% alcohol, 1.5-2.5% sugar , has 5-7% titrated acidity. wine has been manufactured since 1981.
salkhino liqueur-type of dessert wine made izabella grape variety addition of dzvelshava, tsolikauri , other grape varieties cultivated in mayakovski district (western georgia). has characteristic ruby or pomegranate color. alcohol content 15%, sugar content 30%, titrated acidity 3-7 g/l. @ international competitions wine received 6 gold medals. has been produced since 1928
alaverdi (white , red)
alazani (red) light red, semi-sweet wine made 60% saperavi, 40% rkatsiteli blend. has won 3 gold medals , 3 silver medals @ international competitions. name comes 1 of major river systems of georgia borders georgia azerbaijan. climate warmer rest of georgian wine growing regions , gives rise sweeter grapes found elseware.
rkatsiteli mtsvani
saperavi dzelshavi

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fortified



kardanakhi fortified vintage white wine of type. made rkatsiteli grape variety cultivated in kardanakhi vineyards of gurdzhaani district. wine matures in oak barrels 3 years. amber color wine has pleasant specific bouquet typical port wine flavor , fine honey fragrance. contains 18% alcohol, 10% sugar , has 4-6% titrated acidity. awarded 8 gold , 1 silver international medals.
anaga madeira-type top-quality strong wine made rkatsiteli, khikhvi , mtsvane grape varieties cultivated in gurjaani, sighnaghi , dedoplistskaro districts. wine has light-golden dark-amber color, strong peculiar bouquet, extractive harmonious taste pronounced madeira touch. alcohol content 19%, sugar content 4 g/ml, titrated acidity 3 - 7 g/l. anaga wine awarded 1 international silver medal.
sighnaghi ordinary strong wine of port type made rkatsiteli grape variety grown in sighnaghi district in kakheti. amber-color wine has extractive harmonious taste pronounced fruity touch. alcohol content 3 g/100 ml, titrated acidity 5 g/l.
veria fortified vintage white port made rkatsiteli, mtsvane, chinuri , other commercial grape varieties grown in eastern georgia. amber-color wine has peculiar aroma , harmonious taste. strength 18 vol.%, sugar content 7%, titrated acidity 3-7 g/1. @ international wine competition received 1 gold medal. wine has been produced since 1977.
lelo port-type wine made tsitska , tsolikauri grape varieties grown in zestaphoni, terjola, baghdati , vani districts. wine has rich harmonious taste fruity aroma , beautiful golden color. alcohol content 19%, sugar content 5%, titrated acidity 6 g/l.
marabda port-type wine made rkatsiteli grape variety grown in marneuli , bolnisi districts. has full harmonious taste fruity aroma & light-golden color. alcohol content 19%, sugar content 5%, titrated acidity 6 g/l.
kolkheti fortified vintage white port made tsolikauri, tsitska , other commercial white grape varieties grown in western georgia. amber-color wine has specific bouquet , harmonious taste. strength 18 vol.%, sugar content 7%, titrated acidity 3-7 g/l. @ international competition wine received 1 silver medal. has been produced since 1977.
taribana port-type wine made rkatsiteli grape variety cultivated in kakheti. wine has mild oily taste, low sugar content , beautiful color. alcohol content 19%, sugar content 5%, titrated acidity 5 g/l.