COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane
PRODUCER
Marani
REGION
Kakheti
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tsinandali is one of Georgia's most historic and celebrated white wine appellations, located within the Kakheti region on the left bank of the Alazani River. Produced by Marani (Telavi Wine Cellar), which was founded in 1915, this wine represents a classic European-style Georgian white. The Tsinandali micro-zone benefits from alluvial and clay-carbonate soils, creating an ideal terroir for cultivating indigenous grape varieties. This estate-bottled expression showcases the harmony between Georgia's ancient viticultural heritage and modern winemaking standards.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tsinandali was the very first officially registered wine appellation in Georgia, established in 1886.
Fact 02
The blend traditionally uses Rkatsiteli for structure and acidity, and Mtsvane for floral aromatics.
Fact 03
Marani's winery is located in the heart of Kakheti, near the ancient capital of Telavi.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes, consisting of Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane, are hand-harvested at optimum ripeness from the estate's vineyards in the Tsinandali micro-zone. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are gently de-stemmed and pressed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh, vibrant primary fruit characteristics of the varieties. A small portion of the blend is typically aged in oak barrels for several months to add subtle structure and complexity, before being blended back and bottled.
