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Khvanchkara
A semi-sweet red Georgian wine, appellation of Khvanchkara. Made using the European method; alcohol 12.5%. Sources note spices and strawberry on the nose and long finish on the palate. Made at Rtvelisi.
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: 2024
Origin
Producer:RtvelisiNot 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
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
- Strawberry
- Spices
Taste
- Long finish
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.
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