COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Tsitska
PRODUCER
VAZIANI COMPANY LTD
REGION
Kakheti
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Makashvili Tsitska Qvevri 2018 from VAZIANI COMPANY LTD is a white wine from the Kakheti region of Georgia, made from the indigenous Tsitska grape. Its production utilizes the ancient Qvevri method, involving fermentation in large, buried earthenware vessels. The VAZIANI COMPANY LTD, established in 1982 and modernized in 2012, upholds Georgian winemaking traditions. The Makashvili name hints at a lineage tied to historic winemaking families in Kakheti.
ALCOHOL
10.0%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made in buried earthenware vessels (Qvevri) for millennia.
Fact 02
Tsitska is a Georgian grape variety, known for its quality white wines.
Fact 03
The Makashvili name suggests a connection to a historic Georgian winemaking family.
Fact 04
VAZIANI COMPANY LTD modernized its facilities in 2012.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Makashvili Tsitska Qvevri 2018 is produced using the traditional Qvevri method. This involves fermenting the Tsitska grapes, including skins, stalks, and pips, in large, egg-shaped earthenware vessels buried underground. The wine then ages in these Qvevri. VAZIANI COMPANY LTD operates with a modernized factory, integrating contemporary technology with their adherence to traditional winemaking practices.
