{"title":"Georgian Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorgian wines reflect one of the world’s oldest winemaking traditions, shaped by diverse landscapes and ancient qvevri methods. This collection highlights regions such as Kakheti, Kartli and Imereti, featuring Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Kisi and Mtsvane. Expect vibrant fruit, textured amber styles and wines that clearly express Georgia’s distinctive terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"teliani-valley-kakhuri-no8-amber-wine-75cl","title":"Teliani Valley Kakhuri No.8 2022 Amber Wine 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eTeliani Valley Winery 97 Kakhuri No8 is a distinctive amber wine from Georgia’s Kakheti region, crafted from four indigenous grape varieties: Rkatsiteli, Kakhuri Mtsvane, Khikhvi, and Kisi. Made using traditional Kakhetian skin-contact winemaking, this orange wine offers rich dried fruit and nutty flavours, a long, dry, and refreshing finish, and a unique expression of Georgia’s ancient viticultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eMeet the producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eFounded in the 1990s by a group of passionate young winemakers, Teliani Valley transformed a former car workshop into one of Georgia’s most innovative wineries. Today, it is renowned for combining modern techniques with traditional Georgian winemaking methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure optimal ripeness and quality. Fermentation occurs with skins for 7–10 days, after which the grape skins remain in contact with the wine for six months, imparting colour, tannin, and complexity. This traditional Kakhetian approach results in a textured, aromatic, and structured orange wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eThis experimental amber wine from Teliani’s Winery 97 project offers rich notes of dried fruit, nuts, and subtle spice. On the palate, it is dry, refreshing, and long, with well-integrated tannins. Best served cool (not cold) to preserve the delicate flavours and avoid accentuating the tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eFood match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003ePairs beautifully with fish dishes and a variety of cheeses. Serve cool, not cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eRkatsiteli 40%, Kakhuri Mtsvane 40%, Khikhvi 10%, Kisi 10%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teliani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250896077143,"sku":"119517","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_10956-teliani-kakhuri-8.jpg?v=1753187297"},{"product_id":"alazani-qvevri-saperavi-single-vineyard-75cl","title":"Alazani Qvevri Saperavi 2019 Single Vineyard 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from Saperavi, a highly pigmented black Georgian grape variety which is fermented and aged in a Qvevri. The grapes are crushed and put into the qvevri alongside their skins, pips and stalks (known in Georgia as the chacha which can be made into a spirit later), the wine ferments and then stays in the qvevri for around six months at which point the chacha is removed and the wine is returned to the qvevri for further ageing. A deep ruby colour with a pronounced black fruit character and balanced tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Producer:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlazani is located in a village called Kardenakhi. Kardenakhi has a long winemaking history, every house\/door had a vine growing over it and that’s where the name comes from - `Kari` (door) and `Venakhi` (vine) - `Kardenakhi`. Alazani makes wines in both the traditional `qvevri` way and more modern international winemaking styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe with bbq lamb chops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alazani Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250925830487,"sku":"119807","price":18.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_11319-alazani-qvevri-saperavi.jpg?v=1753187638"},{"product_id":"bedoba-saperavi-75cl","title":"Bedoba Saperavi 2023 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eBedoba \u003ca title=\"Saperavi Wines\" href=\"\/collections\/saperavi-wines\"\u003eSaperavi\u003c\/a\u003e is a powerful, expressive red from the Kakheti region of \u003ca title=\"Georgian Wines\" href=\"\/collections\/georgian-wines\"\u003eGeorgia\u003c\/a\u003e, crafted by the Konchosvilli family whose winemaking history in Kakheti dates back to 1737. Fermented in both stainless steel and traditional clay qvevri, and aged in oak, this is an exceptional expression of one of the world's most ancient and characterful wine cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaperavi is Georgia's great indigenous red variety, capable of producing wines of remarkable depth, colour, and longevity. At Bedoba, winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz embrace a unique blend of traditional Georgian methods and modern winemaking, honouring centuries of viticultural heritage while practising sustainable and organic viticulture. The result is a wine with exceptional complexity, authentic Georgian character, and a depth that rewards every glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced from 30-year-old vines in the Kvareli and Kindzmarauli appellations along the Duruji River valley, on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains at elevations over 400 metres. Soils are rich in black shale, providing freshness, soft tannins, and concentration of flavour. Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted, with a small percentage undergoing whole-bunch fermentation and others left to dry naturally on the vine until November to concentrate flavours further. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and traditional clay qvevri, followed by ageing in second and third-use American oak barrels and 5,000-litre wooden vats. The final blend is assembled from tank, vat, oak, and qvevri components, with additional bottle ageing to achieve a seamless texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark purple in the glass, Bedoba Saperavi opens with a savoury and spicy bouquet of blackberries, herbs, flowers, and black pepper. The palate is creamy and juicy with ripe tannins, layered black fruit, and a savoury complexity that speaks clearly of the Kakheti terroir. The finish is long, expressive, and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile food wine, perfect with roasted meats, grilled lamb, hearty stews, and rich mushroom dishes. Also excellent alongside Georgian cuisine, barbecued meats, and aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Saperavi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bedoba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251060572503,"sku":"121499","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_13484-Bedoba-Saperavi-2021-75cl.jpg?v=1753189661"},{"product_id":"tbilvino-rkatsiteli-75cl","title":"Tbilvino Rkatsiteli 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eTbilvino Rkatsiteli is a classic Georgian white wine from the Kakheti region, crafted from one of the world's oldest grape varieties and a cornerstone of Georgia's extraordinary winemaking heritage. Fresh, aromatic and elegantly structured, this is a wine of real character and distinction at a very approachable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTbilvino is one of Georgia's leading wineries, based in Kakheti, the country's most celebrated wine region, and known for combining traditional winemaking methods with modern techniques to produce wines that express Georgia's unique terroir. Rkatsiteli is their signature white variety, one of the oldest cultivated grape varieties in the world, and this 2024 expression is a beautifully fresh and textured example of why the variety is beloved by sommeliers and wine lovers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced from Kakheti vineyards planted on alluvial soils, benefiting from the region's continental climate. Fruit is hand-harvested from vines averaging 18 years of age. After pressing, the juice undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 16 to 18 degrees, with a brief maceration to enhance flavour. The wine is then left on its lees for four months with regular batonnage, adding texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright aromas of orchard fruit, citrus and white flowers on the nose. The palate reveals yellow plum, melon and subtle herbal notes, supported by lively acidity and a touch of minerality. The finish is crisp, fresh and long-lasting, with hints of stone fruit and floral elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural partner for grilled fish, seafood, and fresh salads. Also excellent with soft cheeses, Mediterranean cuisine, and vegetarian dishes, or simply enjoyed chilled as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRkatsiteli 100%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52238725185879,"sku":"122670","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Tbilvino-Rkatsiteli-2024-75cl.jpg?v=1764263092"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/georgian-wines.oembed","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}