COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Tsolikauri
PRODUCER
Damilie
REGION
Imereti
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Damilie Tsolikauri 2023 is a dry white wine from the Imereti region of Georgia, produced by the family-run Damilie wine cellar. It is made exclusively from the indigenous Tsolikauri grape, a variety characteristic of western Georgia. The Imereti region, with its humid climate, contributes to the wine's typical profile of lively acidity. Damilie, as a family cellar, focuses on traditional winemaking and the preservation of Georgia's ancient grape varieties, offering a personal and authentic expression of the Tsolikauri grape.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Georgia is considered one of the oldest wine regions in the world, with a history stretching back 8,000 years.
Fact 02
Tsolikauri is one of Georgia's most important indigenous white grape varieties.
Fact 03
Imereti is known for its unique winemaking traditions, often involving amphorae (qvevri) buried underground.
Fact 04
Damilie is part of a new wave of small Georgian producers gaining international recognition.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Damilie Tsolikauri is produced from the Tsolikauri grape variety in the Imereti region of Georgia. The winemaking process, characteristic of a family cellar, likely involves careful fermentation to preserve the grape's natural acidity and fruit profile. While specific techniques like fermentation vessel or aging are not detailed for this vintage, the overall approach emphasizes the expression of indigenous Georgian grapes. The winery is situated in Chiatura, within the Imereti region, known for its humid climate which influences grape growing.
