Qimerioni Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2024
Qimerioni Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2024 is a dry, full-bodied white from Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, Kisi (Kakheti, Georgia), in the orange and skin-contact whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is none. Good with steak, barbecue, mushroom risotto, cheese board. Decant for about 30 minutes. Critic score 92/100 (merchant-reported). Cheapest offer £13.56 at 8wines UK.
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Cellar up to 10 years. It is recommended to decant it half an hour before service. Established in 2011, Qimerioni Winery produces wines of exceptional quality from vineyards located in the acclaimed Kakheti wine region, in the district of Gurjaani, in the village of Chumlakhi. The name derives from the art café "Qimerioni" launched in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, on December 28, 1919 by the group of famous Georgian poets and artists and designed for a wide range of artistic pursuits, including poetry readings, exhibitions and other performances. artistic. Qimerioni focuses its activity on the traditional Georgian Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Kisi grapes respecting the ancient traditions of Georgian winemaking. The Rkasiteli grapes are hand-picked in the Kakheti region. The grapes are left to macerate on the skins for 6 months and fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts and without any additives in Qvevri. The wine is then aged in Qvevri for a period of up to 12 months. The wine has a characteristic light orange color. On the nose, the aromatic profile shows notes of white fruit and green apple. It is sophisticated and harmonious with a soft finish. Serve with beef steak, barbecue, roasted mushrooms, Asian chickpeas based dishes or cheese.