This Khikhvi has been made in accordance with an ancient method of production which has been recognized by UNESCO as belonging to the Cultural Heritage of Humanity. After pressing, the juice, grapes, skins, and pips are transferred to large terra cotta jars (qvevri) embedded in the floor of the winery. A long, slow fermentation and period of aging ensues. The wine is removed from the qvevri after around five to six months.
100% Khikhvi, an indigenous and relatively rare white grape of Georgia.
This wine is sourced in Kakheti in eastern Georgia, the country’s most important wine region. The finest vineyards are located in the Alazani and Iori River valleys between 1,300 and 2,300 feet in altitude.
This Khikhvi has a distinct and characteristic taste profile. The aroma reveals notes of citrus, wild flowers, and spice. In its taste, the wine suggests honeycomb and dried apple and is dry, fairly soft, and subtly tannic. It belongs to the family of amber or orange wines, yet in a more understated style. Unlike some amber wines, it is completely clear, not cloudy. It is also very flexible in terms of food pairings.
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: less than 0.2% (completely dry)
