Khvanchkara

A semi-sweet red Georgian wine, appellation of Khvanchkara. The classic method, 12.5% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, cherry and red berries; on the palate, balanced acidity. Made at Naberauli Wines.

Style attributes

Color: Red
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Semi-sweet
Aging vessel: No data
Technology: European
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol: 12.5%

Recognition

No recorded awards.

Vintages: 2023

Origin

Producer:Naberauli WinesWinery 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.

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

Cherry
Red berries

Taste

Balanced acidity

Hue

Ruby

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.