Qvevri
Rkatsiteli
Country: Georgia
Brand: 8000 Qvevri
Wine: Rkatsiteli – Dry white
Alcohol: 12.5%
Region: Kakheti, Gurjaani
Grape Variety: Rkatsiteli 100%
Aroma: Forest fruits, with bright dominance of peach.
Taste: Balanced, with a slight acidity and a strong finish.
Food paring: Seafood, salads, game meat.
Grape sort of Rkatsiteli belongs to the Kakhetian family
of grapes. The wine-making process involves pressing
the grapes and then pouring the juice, grape skins, stalks
and pips into the Qvevri (Amphora-like vessel that is buried in the ground). Fermentation process is done inside the Qvevri. After malolactic fermentation is done, we seal Qvevries and wine is going through process of aging for another 4-6 month. Fermentation with skin rachis and seeds gives wine Amber color. Traditional Georgian method of making wine in Qvevries as Qvevri Wine is an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO.