Usakhelauri

A naturally semi-sweet red Georgian wine made from Usakhelouri, region of Racha-Lechkhumi. Sources note dark berries, pomegranate and violet on the nose and high acidity, silky and velvety on the palate. Made at Bakashvili Wine (a small family winery).

Style attributes

Color: Red
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Naturally semi-sweet
Aging vessel: No data
Technology: No data
Volume: 750 ml

Grape varieties: Usakhelouri

Recognition

No recorded awards.

Origin

Producer:Bakashvili WineSmall family winery

Region: Racha-Lechkhumi

Serving

Glass

Universal tulip

A medium tulip: sweetness reads without extra air, and a big bowl would only let the wine warm up.

Serving temperature: 12–14 °C
Serve slightly chilled (12–14 °C); pairs with blue cheese, desserts, spicy dishes.

Aroma and taste

Aroma

Dark berries
Violet
Pomegranate

Taste

High acidity
Silky
Velvety

According to retailers

Goes well with

Cheese
Desserts
Fruit

When to open it

Derived from the wine's style by catalog rules, not from reviews.