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Makashvili Rkatsiteli

Makashvili Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2018

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This harmonious orange wine reveals complex aromas of ripe quince, pears, yellow apples, as well as elegant notes of dried fruits. Soft tannins and a rich fruit flavours create a luxurious, well-balanced palate. Makashvili Rkatsiteli Qvevri was crafted according to the ancient Georgian winemaking traditions. After the manual harvest, grapes were placed into big clay amphorae (qvevri) which are several centuries old. The grape juice was fermented with the skins and the fermentation happened naturally, with no addition of commercial yeasts or SO2. The wine was further aged in qvevri to soften tannins and to enhance the flavours.

Makashvili Rkatsiteli Qvevri creates marvelous pairings with Asian dishes. Match it with Korean, Chinese, Thai or Indian cuisine and enjoy the food and wine flavours compliment each other.

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Orange Amphora, Orange Wine
Dry
2018
12.5%
Georgia
Kakheti
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
Asian food, Chinese food, Indian food, Korean food, Thai food, Vietnamese food
Aged in amphorae, Fermented in amphorae, Fermented in Qvevri, 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.

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