Khvanchkara

Appellation of Khvanchkara: a dry red wine. Made using the European method; alcohol 11.5%. Sources note red berries and strawberry on the nose and long finish on the palate. Made at Winiveria.

Style attributes

Color: Red
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Dry
Aging vessel: No data
Technology: European
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol: 11.5%

Recognition

No recorded awards.

Vintages: 2024

Origin

Producer:WiniveriaWinery 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.