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Makashvili Musaifi

Makashvili Musaiphy Limited Edition Qvevri 2017

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In ancient Georgian "musaiphy" means "conversation". The name of the wine is a tribute to Georgian king Erekle II who ruled in the 18th Century and admired this very blend of qvevri wine which was produced for him exclusively. This name resonates with the engraving on the king's sword: "I am short in conversation with the Enemy". Makashvili Musaiphy Qvevri is indeed a wine of kings. It captivates with aromas of sun-kissed quince, ripe apricots and dried peaches, as well as exquisite notes of figs, almonds, walnuts, aromatic blossom and wild flowers. The palate is complex, with vibrant acidity and a long finish. Released in very limited quantities (less than 700 bottles are produced), this is one of the flagship wines of Makashvili Wine Cellar and has won multiple international awards.

Makashvili Musaiphy Qvevri was crafted according to age-old Georgian winemaking traditions. It was fermented and aged in qvevri, clay amphorae which are centuries old. The fermentation happened spontaneously, with no additions. This full-bodied wine can be paired with both meat and vegetable dishes, and is a great companion to flavourful Moroccan as well as Middle-Eastern cuisines.

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Orange Amphora, Orange Wine
Dry
2017
13%
Georgia
Kakheti
Khikhvi, Kisi, Mtsvane, Rkatsiteli
Makashvili
Amphora-aged, Amphora-fermented, Indigenous yeast, Low & No sulphur, Natural & Low intervention, Qvevri, Skin contact
Decant for 30min
Serve in universal glass
15-17ºC
Cheese board, Chickpea soup, Dark poultry, Lebanese food, Meze, Middle Eastern food, Moroccan food, Pilau, Roasted vegetables, Tagine
Fermetented and aged in qvevri
Natural Wine

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Wine Origins

Georgia

Natural wines, orange and amphorae wines, terroir-driven wines, indigenous grapes – Georgia seems to be on top of every wine trend out there. However for Georgians, these are not trends. These are ancient winemaking traditions, several millennia old. The country boasts more than 8,000 vintages, nevertheless Georgian wines have come to world wine map only recently - which makes them even more exciting to try!

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Makashvili

Makashvili Wine Cellar traces its history back to the 15th Century when a family of Georgian princes, Makashvili, founded their winery. Makashvili wines were enjoyed in royal courts, however, after multiple wars, the winery gradually fell into disrepair. Fast forward to 2012, Makashvili marani (wine cellar) was rediscovered and restored. Today, the winery is famed for preserving Georgian winemaking traditions and crafting outstanding qvevri wines – made in centuries-old amphorae.

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Rkatsiteli

Rkatsiteli is a white grape variety from the Georgian region of Kakheti. It is one of the most ancient grape varieties in Georgia. Legend has it that Rkatsiteli was the first vine planted by Noah after the flood. Today it is the most cultivated variety in the country. Rkatsiteli makes light and crisp whites, as well as complex full-bodied qvevri wines.

Also in the blend: Khikhvi, Kisi, Mtsvane
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