Rose of Racha

Appellation of Khvanchkara: a dry rosé wine from Mujuretuli and Aleksandrouli. The classic method, 11.5% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, cherry and raspberry; on the palate, long finish. Produced by Gonadze Vineyards.

Style attributes

Color: Rosé
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Dry
Aging vessel: No data
Technology: European
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol: 11.5%

Grape varieties: Aleksandrouli, Mujuretuli

Recognition

No recorded awards.

Vintages: 2021

Origin

Producer:Gonadze VineyardsNot enough data

Region: Racha-Lechkhumi

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

Rosé glass

A small bowl with a slightly flared rim: the wine stays cold, the fruit still gets out.

Serving temperature: 8–10 °C
Aperitif, salads, seafood.

Aroma and taste

Aroma

Cherry
Raspberry

Taste

Long finish

Hue

Pink

According to retailers

Goes well with

Fish and seafood
Vegetable dishes
Aperitif

When to open it

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