Khvanchkara
A red Georgian wine, appellation of Khvanchkara. Awarded silver at International Wine & Spirit Competition 2026. Produced by Gonadze Vineyards.
Style attributes
- Color
- Red
- Tannin
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- Sweetness
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- Aging vessel
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- Technology
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- Alcohol
- 12.5%
Recognition
- Major competitionvintages: 2024
Medals are weighted by competition credibility — a gold from a pay-to-play contest is not a gold from Decanter.
Vintages: 2024
Origin
Producer:Gonadze VineyardsNot enough data
Appellation: KhvanchkaraHigh authenticity risk
What to check for this appellation
Khvanchkara is a naturally semi-sweet red PDO from Racha, made only from Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli grapes grown in a small demarcated micro-zone around Ambrolauri. Because these two grapes grow on a very limited area (the core micro-zone is on the order of tens of hectares, within roughly 900 ha of Racha vineyards) while the name is among Georgia's most famous, the volume sold under the name has historically exceeded what the zone can produce, and falsification of the name is well documented in the wine press. What to check: confirm the producer is registered in the Racha/Khvanchkara zone and owns or sources Aleksandrouli/Mujuretuli grapes there, and treat unusually cheap 'Khvanchkara' with caution.
Serving
Glass
Bordeaux glass
Tall bowl with a narrowing rim: gathers the aroma and softens the alcohol — the shape for dense, tannic reds.