Mtsvane Qvevri

Name: Mtsvane Qvevri
Brand: Karalashvili 1396

Karalashvili 1396

BronzeInternational Wine & Spirit Competition 2026

Region of Kakheti: a dry amber wine from Mtsvane Kakhuri. The qvevri method, ageing in oak barriques, 12% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, apple, apricot and citrus; on the palate, creamy and high acidity. Produced by Karalashvili 1396.

Style attributes

Color: Amber
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Dry
Aging vessel: Barrique
Technology: Qvevri (traditional)
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol: 12%

Grape varieties: Mtsvane Kakhuri

Recognition

BronzeInternational Wine & Spirit Competition 2026
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:Karalashvili 1396Winery with own production

Region: Kakheti

Serving

Glass

Amber wine glass

A wide bowl with high walls: skin-contact wine is tannic like a red and needs air, but is served cooler.

Serving temperature: 12–14 °C
Amber wines behave like light reds: poultry, pork, hard cheese, walnut dishes.
Do not over-chill: below 10 °C tannins turn harsh.