COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Chkhaveri
PRODUCER
Iberieli
REGION
Guria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Iberieli Chkhaveri Amber 2019 is an amber wine from the Guria region of Georgia, produced by the family winery Iberieli. Founded by Zurab Topuridze, the winery is named after the ancient Iberians, believed to be the originators of winemaking and the Qvevri method. Iberieli is committed to upholding these traditional Georgian winemaking practices, utilizing native grape varieties. The Chkhaveri grape, native to Western Georgia, is the sole varietal used in this wine. The 2019 vintage saw the winery produce a total of 16,000 bottles. Iberieli is also a co-founder of the Natural Wine Association of Georgia, highlighting their dedication to natural winemaking principles.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Iberieli means 'Iberian' in Georgian, referencing the ancient people believed to have invented winemaking.
Fact 02
The Chkhaveri grape is a late-ripening variety, typically harvested in late November.
Fact 03
Qvevri are large, egg-shaped clay vessels buried underground for natural temperature control during fermentation.
Fact 04
Iberieli is a co-founder of the Natural Wine Association of Georgia.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Iberieli Chkhaveri Amber 2019 is produced using the traditional Georgian Qvevri method. White Chkhaveri grapes are fermented with their skins and stems for one week. The fermentation and aging process takes place in Qvevri, large clay vessels buried underground which provide natural temperature control. The grapes are farmed organically, adhering to natural winemaking principles. The Chkhaveri grape is a late-ripening variety, typically harvested in the second half of November.
