COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane
PRODUCER
Zurab Topuridze
REGION
Georgia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cecilia by Zurab Topuridze is a 2023 amber wine from Georgia, crafted from Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes. The wine is named in honor of the winemaker's daughter. Zurab Topuridze, whose winery is named Iberieli, is dedicated to preserving Georgia's ancient qvevri winemaking tradition, a practice passed down through his family. He cultivates vineyards in both the Guria and Kakheti regions. This wine represents a modern interpretation of traditional Georgian amber wines, emphasizing natural winemaking and minimal intervention.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the winemaker's daughter, Cecilia.
Fact 02
Made from Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes, native to Georgia.
Fact 03
Fermented and aged in traditional underground clay vessels called qvevri.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention winemaking with low sulfur levels (<50mg/L).
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Cecilia is produced using traditional Georgian qvevri, large underground terracotta vessels. The Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes undergo fermentation with extended skin contact, contributing to its amber hue and complex character. Winemaking is characterized by minimal intervention, with a focus on natural processes and low sulfur additions. Aging typically occurs within the qvevri, allowing the wine to develop and integrate before bottling.
