COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Rkatsiteli
PRODUCER
Mildiani - Tsinandali Old Cellar
REGION
Kakheti
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mildiani Qvevri Bouquet Rkatsiteli is an orange wine produced in the Kakheti region of Georgia. It is made from the indigenous Rkatsiteli grape, a varietal with a long history in Georgian viticulture. The winemaking process utilizes traditional Qvevri, ancient clay vessels buried underground, which are recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Mildiani family winery, established in 1991, focuses on combining these ancient Georgian traditions with modern winemaking practices. This approach aims to highlight the unique characteristics of Georgian wines and introduce them to a wider international market.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made in Qvevri, clay vessels buried underground, a UNESCO heritage technique.
Fact 02
Rkatsiteli grape has been cultivated in Georgia for thousands of years.
Fact 03
The wine's amber color comes from skin contact during fermentation.
Fact 04
Mildiani is credited with helping popularize Georgian orange wines internationally.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This wine is produced using the traditional Georgian Qvevri method, where fermentation takes place in large, buried clay vessels. The Rkatsiteli grapes undergo maceration and fermentation in these Qvevri, allowing for significant skin contact. After fermentation, the wine is aged, first within the clay vessels and subsequently in French oak barrels. This process is central to developing the wine's characteristic amber hue and complex aromatic profile.
