COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Mtsvane, Rkatsiteli, Khikhvi, Kisi
PRODUCER
Kindzmarauli Marani
REGION
Kakheti
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kakhuri Orange Dry Wine from Kindzmarauli Marani is a distinctive expression from Georgia's Kakheti region. It is classified as an orange wine, a category characterized by the maceration of white grape skins during fermentation, resulting in its unique color and texture. The wine is produced by Kindzmarauli Marani, a winery established in the early 2000s by winemaker Mikheil Khmelidze, who is dedicated to preserving Georgia's ancient winemaking heritage. The grapes are sourced from the producer's own vineyards located in Kakheti, a region renowned globally for its millennia-old winemaking traditions.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Orange wine is made from white grapes, but vinified like red wines with skin contact.
Fact 02
Georgia is considered the birthplace of wine, with evidence dating back 8,000 years.
Fact 03
This wine uses a blend of four indigenous Georgian white grape varieties.
Fact 04
The producer owns their vineyards, ensuring control over grape quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kakhuri Orange Dry Wine is produced using traditional Georgian winemaking techniques. The white grape varieties—Mtsvane, Rkatsiteli, Khikhvi, and Kisi—are fermented with their skins for two weeks. This extended maceration is a defining characteristic of orange wine production, contributing to its color and structure. The grapes are sourced from the producer's own vineyards in the Kakheti region, where they are hand-harvested. While not explicitly stated for this specific wine, Kindzmarauli Marani is known for employing traditional methods, potentially including Qvevri fermentation for some of their wines.
