White grape variety

Rkatsiteli

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Rkatsiteli is a white grape variety from Georgia. In the National Wine Agency's 2025 vineyard cadastre it covers 18,695 ha on 60,979 plots, 18,101 ha of them in Kakheti.

Wines in the catalogue
643
Wineries
288
Vineyards, ha · cadastre 2025
18,695

About the variety

Rkatsiteli — 'red cane' — is a white variety from Kakheti and the most widely planted grape in Georgia; it is also widely grown in Kartli and, abroad, in Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia and Azerbaijan. The grape holds its acidity even when ripe and high in sugar, so it suits every style: light European-style whites, tannic amber wines fermented on the skins in qvevri, and fortified wines. It is the backbone of the Tsinandali, Gurjaani and Vazisubani PDOs, where it is usually blended with Mtsvane Kakhuri.

Berry colour
white
Origin
Georgiaper VIVC passport
Where it grows — by catalogue wines
Vineyards · cadastre 2025

60,979 plots · Vine age: before 1990 — 9,362 ha, 1990–2009 — 2,935 ha, since 2010 — 6,191 ha

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No data: tannin

What it looks like

Bunch, berries and leaf

Rkatsiteli: Bunch on the vine
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Rkatsiteli: Bunch on the vine
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Wines

Wines from Rkatsiteli

Marani Premium White Brut
Bronze · Major competition

Marani Premium White Brut

Telavi Wine Cellar

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Kisi, Mtsvane Kakhuri and Rkatsiteli from Kakheti: a brut white sparkling Georgian wine. The classic method, ageing in a neutral vessel, 12.5% alcohol. The winery states: 30 days of fermentation. As described by sources: on the nose, apple, citrus and floral; on the palate, crisp. Produced by Telavi Wine Cellar.

14.40 ₾
Sparkling White Semi Dry Mtsvane Rkatsiteli

Sparkling White Semi Dry Mtsvane Rkatsiteli

Rtvelisi

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Region of Kakheti: a white sparkling wine from Mtsvane Kakhuri and Rkatsiteli. Made using the European method; alcohol 11%. Sources note apricot, citrus and honey on the nose and balanced acidity and velvety on the palate. Produced by Rtvelisi.

18.22 ₾
Sparkling White Semi Sweet Mtsvane Rkatsiteli

Sparkling White Semi Sweet Mtsvane Rkatsiteli

Rtvelisi

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Made at Rtvelisi. Region of Kakheti: a white sparkling wine from Mtsvane Kakhuri and Rkatsiteli. The classic method, 10.5% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, citrus, honey and pear; on the palate, balanced acidity and velvety.

18.22 ₾
Marani Rkatsiteli
Silver · Major competition

Marani Rkatsiteli

Telavi Wine Cellar

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Rkatsiteli from Kakheti: a dry white Georgian wine. Made using the European method, aged in a neutral vessel; alcohol 12.5%. Sources note melon, apple and vanilla on the nose. Produced by Telavi Wine Cellar.

10.90 ₾Dry
Marani Tsinandali
Bronze · Major competition

Marani Tsinandali

Telavi Wine Cellar

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Mtsvane Kakhuri and Rkatsiteli from Tsinandali: a dry white Georgian wine. Made using the European method, aged in a neutral vessel; alcohol 13%. According to the winery: 4 months of ageing. Sources note banana, herbal and nutty on the nose and creamy and full-bodied on the palate. Made at Telavi Wine Cellar.

13.70 ₾Dry
Rkatsiteli Superieur
Bronze · Major competition

Rkatsiteli Superieur

Château Mukhrani

Kartli

WhiteEuropean

Bronze at International Wine Challenge 2018. A dry white Georgian wine made from Rkatsiteli, region of Kartli. The classic method, ageing in a neutral vessel, 12.5% alcohol. Made at Château Mukhrani.

36.60 ₾Dry
Tsinandali
Gold · Major competition

Tsinandali

Badagoni

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Awarded gold at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2011. A dry white Georgian wine made from Mtsvane Kakhuri and Rkatsiteli, appellation of Tsinandali. Made using the European method, aged in a neutral vessel; alcohol 13%. Produced by Badagoni.

13.99 ₾Dry
Gemini Tsinandali

Gemini Tsinandali

Ikalto Winery

Kakheti

White

Made at Ikalto Winery. Appellation of Tsinandali: a dry white wine from Mtsvane Kakhuri and Rkatsiteli. As described by sources: on the nose, apple, citrus and floral; on the palate, crisp.

35.00 ₾Dry
Rkatsiteli

Rkatsiteli

Marani Tsereteli

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Region of Kakheti: a dry white wine from Rkatsiteli. Made using the European method; alcohol 12.5%. Sources note apple, citrus and pear on the nose and velvety on the palate. Produced by Marani Tsereteli.

19.35 ₾Dry
Sparkling Rose Semi Sweet

Sparkling Rose Semi Sweet

Bagrationi 1882

RoséEuropean

Produced by Bagrationi 1882. Chinuri, Rkatsiteli, Tavkveri and Tsitska: a rosé sparkling Georgian wine. The classic method, 11.5% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, floral.

17.70 ₾
Sparkling Wine

Sparkling Wine

Teliani Valley

WhiteEuropean

Produced by Teliani Valley. A white sparkling Georgian wine made from Rkatsiteli. The classic method, 11% alcohol. As described by sources: on the palate, light-bodied.

19.95 ₾
Tsinandali

Tsinandali

Kiskisi

Kakheti

White

Mtsvane Kakhuri and Rkatsiteli from Tsinandali: a dry white Georgian wine. Sources note apple, floral and pear on the nose. Made at Kiskisi.

14.99 ₾Dry
Tsinandali Premium

Tsinandali Premium

Rtvelisi

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Made at Rtvelisi. Appellation of Tsinandali: a dry white wine from Mtsvane Kakhuri and Rkatsiteli. The classic method, ageing in oak barriques, 13% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, citrus, floral and oak.

25.50 ₾Dry
9 Bunches
Gold · Moderate weight

9 Bunches

Vazisubani Estate

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Made at Vazisubani Estate. Kisi, Mtsvane Kakhuri, Khikhvi and Rkatsiteli from Kakheti: a dry white Georgian wine. The classic method, ageing in a neutral vessel, 13.5% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, citrus, peach and plum; on the palate, crisp.

26.70 ₾Dry
Bouquet Rkatsiteli Qvevri
Silver · Major competition

Bouquet Rkatsiteli Qvevri

Mildiani Family Winery

Kakheti

AmberQvevri (traditional)

Silver at International Wine & Spirit Competition 2026. Region of Kakheti: a amber wine from Rkatsiteli. The qvevri method, ageing in qvevri, 13.5% alcohol. Produced by Mildiani Family Winery.

33.98 ₾
Kondoli Vineyards Rkatsiteli
Bronze · Major competition

Kondoli Vineyards Rkatsiteli

Telavi Wine Cellar

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Region of Kakheti: a dry white wine from Rkatsiteli. Made using the European method, aged in oak barriques; alcohol 14%. According to the winery: 12 months of ageing; a yield of 7 t/ha. Sources note mineral, bread crust and citrus on the nose and long finish and light-bodied on the palate. Produced by Telavi Wine Cellar.

26.63 ₾Dry
Marani Rkatsiteli-Chardonnay
Commended · Major competition

Marani Rkatsiteli-Chardonnay

Telavi Wine Cellar

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Region of Kakheti: a dry white wine from Chardonnay and Rkatsiteli. Made using the European method, aged in a neutral vessel; alcohol 13.5%. According to the winery: 3 months of ageing. Sources note hazelnut and mint on the nose and creamy on the palate. Produced by Telavi Wine Cellar.

13.73 ₾Dry
Rkatsiteli
Silver · Major competition

Rkatsiteli

Akhmeteli

Kakheti

AmberQvevri (traditional)

Awarded silver at International Wine & Spirit Competition 2026. A amber Georgian wine made from Rkatsiteli, region of Kakheti. Made using the traditional qvevri method, aged in a qvevri; alcohol 12%. Made at Akhmeteli.

11.72 ₾
Rkatsiteli
Silver · Major competition

Rkatsiteli

Chateau Svanidze

Amber

A amber Georgian wine made from Rkatsiteli. Awarded silver at Decanter World Wine Awards 2022. Produced by Chateau Svanidze.

46.70 ₾
Rkatsiteli
Silver · Major competition

Rkatsiteli

Mtevino

WhiteEuropean

Awarded silver at Decanter World Wine Awards 2021. A dry white Georgian wine made from Rkatsiteli. Made using the European method; alcohol 13%. Made at Mtevino.

15.63 ₾Dry
Rkatsiteli
Silver · Moderate weight

Rkatsiteli

Nimbi

Kakheti

White

Silver at Georgia International Wine Award (WinExpo Georgia) 2026. A dry white Georgian wine made from Rkatsiteli, region of Kakheti. Produced by Nimbi.

42.80 ₾Dry
Rkatsiteli
Bronze · Major competition

Rkatsiteli

Rtvelisi

Kakheti

WhiteEuropean

Rkatsiteli from Kakheti: a dry white Georgian wine. The classic method, 12% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, apple, apricot and floral; on the palate, crisp. Made at Rtvelisi.

12.55 ₾Dry
Rkatsiteli
Bronze · Major competition

Rkatsiteli

Schuchmann Wines

White

A dry white Georgian wine made from Rkatsiteli. Bronze at Decanter World Wine Awards 2018. Produced by Schuchmann Wines.

16.30 ₾Dry
Rkatsiteli
Commended · Major competition

Rkatsiteli

Tiko Estate

White

A dry white Georgian wine made from Rkatsiteli. Awarded Commended at Decanter World Wine Awards 2019. Produced by Tiko Estate.

38.60 ₾Dry

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