Khvanchkara

Appellation of Khvanchkara: a naturally semi-sweet red wine from Mujuretuli and Aleksandrouli. As described by sources: on the nose, blackberry, raspberry and red berries; on the palate, medium-bodied and velvety. Made at Karalashvili 1396.

Style attributes

Color: Red
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Naturally semi-sweet
Aging vessel: No data
Technology: No data
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol: 11.5%

Grape varieties: Aleksandrouli, Mujuretuli

Recognition

No recorded awards.

Origin

Producer:Karalashvili 1396Winery with own production

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.