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Mildiani Bouquet Qvevri Khikhvi

Mildiani Bouquet Qvevri Khikhvi 2018

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Mildiani Family Winery has earned an international reputation for their orange wines made in qvevri (clay amphorae). Their Bouquet Qvevri Khikhvi is a stunning expression with aromas and flavours of dried orange, apricots, peach and mango, toasted almonds and walnuts with a hint of cinnamon.

The wine was wildly fermented and aged on the skins for 6 months in qvevri buried underground, according to the ancient Georgian winemaking tradition. Further on, Mildiani Bouquet Qvevri Khikhvi was aged in bottles for over 6 years before its release to the market. Pair this characterful wine with flavourful Asian cuisine.

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Orange Amphora, Orange Wine
Dry
2018
14%
Georgia
Kakheti
Khikhvi
Mildiani Family Winery
Amphora-aged, Amphora-fermented, Indigenous yeast, Natural & Low intervention, Qvevri, Skin contact
Decant for 30min
Serve in universal glass
10-13ºC
Cheese board, Chinese food, Grilled poultry, Indian curries, Korean food, Mushrooms, Roasted vegetables, Thai food
Fermetented and aged in qvevri
Natural Wine
Vegan, Vegetarian
International Wines and Spirits Competition 2024, Gold medal, 96 points

IWSC 2024:

A wonderfully expressive and aromatic bouquet with complex layers of tart quince, honey, dried mango, and orange zest. The palate shows impressive concentration with hints of lovely spice and tangerine supported by well-managed acidity before a long, tangy marmalade finish. 

Julia Harding, Master of Wine:

“Deep gold. Sour-apricot nose marked by the winemaking not the variety. Less tannic, more rounded. Firm but silky tannins; powerful, fresh and long. For lovers of tannic whites.”

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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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Mildiani Family Winery

Owned by four brothers, this winery has been the driving force of modern Georgian winemaking since the 1990s. One of the first privately owned wine estates in the country, Mildiani take credit for reviving the qvevri tradition and for bringing international fame to Georgian orange wines. Today this benchmark estate boasts a collection of vineyards across the country and remains family-owned.

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Khikhvi

This ancient, indigenous Georgian grape originates from Kakheti region where it is widely grown today. Khikhvi is a versatile grape which comes in a variety of styles, from light dry to sweet fortified wines. Regardless of the style, Khikhvi's distinctive aromas are always easily recognisable: charming floral notes accentuate flavours of ripe yellow fruits and apricots. With moderate alcohol levels and mild acidity, Khikhvi wines are light on the palate and very easy-to-drink.

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