Marani Tsolikauri

Name: Marani Tsolikauri
Brand: Telavi Wine Cellar

BronzeDecanter World Wine Awards 2019 BronzeInternational Wine & Spirit Competition 2017 BronzeDecanter World Wine Awards 2017

Region of Imereti: a dry white wine from Tsolikouri. The classic method, ageing in a neutral vessel, 12.5% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, apple, banana and cinnamon; on the palate, crisp. Produced by Telavi Wine Cellar, a large producer with its own vineyards.

Style attributes

Color: White
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Dry
Aging vessel: Neutral vessel
Technology: European
Alcohol: 12.5%

Grape varieties: Tsolikouri

Recognition

BronzeDecanter World Wine Awards 2019
Major competitionvintages: 2018
Claimed by the winery — not verified against the competition's own results.
BronzeInternational Wine & Spirit Competition 2017
Major competitionvintages: 2016
Claimed by the winery — not verified against the competition's own results.
BronzeDecanter World Wine Awards 2017
Major competitionvintages: 2016
Claimed by the winery — not verified against the competition's own results.
BronzeENOEXPO 2013
Unknown weightvintages: 2012
Claimed by the winery — not verified against the competition's own results.

Medals are weighted by competition credibility — a gold from a pay-to-play contest is not a gold from Decanter.

Vintages: 2018, 2016, 2012

Origin

Producer:Telavi Wine CellarLarge producer, own vineyards

Region: Imereti

Serving

Glass

White wine glass

A small, narrow bowl: keeps the wine cold and holds the acidity in focus.

Serving temperature: 8–10 °C
Fish, young cheese, vegetable dishes, khachapuri.

Aroma and taste

Aroma

Apple
Pear
Cinnamon
Spices
Banana

Taste

Crisp

Hue

Golden
Green hue

As stated by the producer

Goes well with

Khachapuri
Cheese
Fish and seafood
Vegetable dishes

When to open it

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