Kakheti
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Kakheti is the most important wine region in Georgia in every sense. It has the biggest number of wineries, appellations of origin, diverse styles and terroirs. It is the birthplace of the Kakhetian winemaking method, recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
And what a heritage it is. Archaeological excavations confirm that grapes have been cultivated in Kakheti for at least 7,000 years. In 2012, archaeologists discovered clay vessels dating back to 5000 BC in the village of Dzegvi. Over the centuries, local winegrowers have fought to preserve and prosper their vines, and today, Kakheti's vineyards account for 65% of the total number of vineyards in Georgia and produce 80% of the country's wine volume.
Perhaps the most iconic wines for the region are amber wines made from white grapes fermented with the skin, which gives them a signature color, aroma, and rich tannic taste for those who try them for the first time.
Terroir Features
Kakheti terroir is exceptionally diverse. In this large region in the east of Georgia, vineyards are grown on the plains along the Alazani River and partly right terraces of the Iori River, on the hills, and in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. Thus, there is a great diversity of soils and climatic features in each micro-zone of Kakheti, and the sheer variety of wines produced is outstanding.
Kakheti is quite distant from the Black Sea, so it experiences a transient continental climate characterized by a relatively dry and hot summer and most precipitation falling during winter. Most of Kakheti's vineyards are 200–750 meters above sea level. The prevailing soil type is black brown, humus-like, reddish-colored, calcareous clay with high iron content. All of it contributes a depth of flavor and rustic, earthy notes to the local wines.
The Kakhetian Method
The traditional Kakhetian winemaking method involves fermenting both white and red grape must in qvevris, large clay vessels, with the skins and stems of the grapes. The skins give the wine a rich and complex aroma, while the stems add structure and tannins. During fermentation, the must and pomace are regularly mixed, but after the skins, seeds, and stems settle to the bottom, the qvevris are sealed with a lid and left untouched for about 6 months until spring or even longer, depending on the winemaker's decision.
Districts & Micro-zones (PDOs)
Kakheti is divided into several municipalities, with 20 designated micro-zones with PDO status (European Union certification of Protected Designation of Origin) —more than in any other region of the country.
While wines made using the Kakhetian method are the calling card of the region and are produced everywhere, some PDOs specialize in wines made using the European method, such as Tsinandali for whites and Teliani for reds.
List of PDOs
- Akhashenisemi-sweet red
- Akhmetadry, semidry, semisweet white
- Akhoebidry red
- Gurjaanidry white
- Kakheti (Kakhuri)white, amber, rose, red with
- Kardanakhidry amber or fortified white
- Kindzmaraulisemi-sweet red
Main grape varieties
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Darsa Saperavi2022
- Regular price
- €11.85
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- €11.85
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Winery EclipseVintages2022 / qnt.685Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Akhmeta – OzhioGrape Saperavi
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Darsa Khikhvi2022
- Regular price
- €13.21
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- €13.21
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Winery EclipseVintages2022 / qnt.1138Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Akhmeta – MagraaniGrape Khikhvi
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Darsa Kisi2022
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- €11.85
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- €11.85
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Winery EclipseVintages2022 / qnt.2780Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Akhmeta – MagraaniGrape Kisi
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Darsa Rkatsiteli2022
- Regular price
- €10.16
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- €10.16
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Winery EclipseVintages2022 / qnt.1671Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Akhmeta – Zemo AlvaniGrape Rkatsiteli
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Eclipse Esabi Noble2021
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- €10.84
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- €10.84
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Winery EclipseVintages2021 / qnt.2438Wine type
Red | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – SanavardoGrape Saperavi
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Eclipse Esabi2021
- Regular price
- €8.47
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- €8.47
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Winery EclipseVintages2021 / qnt.2438Wine type
Red | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – ShildaGrape Saperavi
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Eclipse Felicita2022
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- €8.47
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- €8.47
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Winery EclipseVintages2022 / qnt.3203Wine type
Semi Dry
Rose | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – SanavardoGrape SaperaviIn Stock 3203 -
Eclipse Feliz2021
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- €8.47
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- €8.47
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Winery EclipseVintages2021 / qnt.381Wine type
Rose | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – SanavardoGrape Saperavi
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Eclipse Siskhami2022
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- €8.47
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- €8.47
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Winery EclipseVintages2022 / qnt.1663Wine type
White | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – ManaviGrape Mtsvane
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Eclipse Narnari Tsisnami2022
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- €5.08
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- €5.08
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Winery EclipseVintages2022 / qnt.552Wine type
Semi Dry
White | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – KuchataniGrape Rkatsiteli 85% · Chardonnay 15%In Stock 552 -
Eclipse Tsisnami2022
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- €5.08
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- €5.08
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Winery EclipseVintages2022 / qnt.876Wine type
White | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – KuchataniGrape Rkatsiteli 85% · Chardonnay 15%
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Eclipse Narnari Tsiskari2022
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- €5.08
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- €5.08
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Winery EclipseVintages2022 / qnt.3213Wine type
Semi Dry
White | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – KuchataniGrape RkatsiteliIn Stock 3213 -
Eclipse Tsiskari2021
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- €5.08
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- €5.08
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Winery EclipseVintages2021 / qnt.8713Wine type
White | Alc. 12.8% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – ManaviGrape Rkatsiteli
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Kitesa's Wine Saperavi2022
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- €10.16
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- €10.16
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Winery Kitesa's WineVintages2022 / qnt.500Wine type
Red | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VazisubaniGrape Saperavi
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Kitesa's Wine Rkatsiteli Classic2022
- Regular price
- €6.77
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- €6.77
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Winery Kitesa's WineVintages2022 / qnt.800Wine type
White | Alc. 12.2% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VazisubaniGrape Rkatsiteli
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Kitesa's Wine Rkatsiteli Qvevri2022
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- €6.77
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- €6.77
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Winery Kitesa's WineVintages2022 / qnt.600Wine type
Amber | Alc. 11.7% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VazisubaniGrape Rkatsiteli
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Flavor of Tibaani Saperavi2023
- Regular price
- €6.49
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- €6.49
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Winery Flavor of TibaaniVintages2023 / qnt.400Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VelistsikheGrape Saperavi
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Flavor of Tibaani Rkatsiteli Kvevri2023
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- €6.49
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- €6.49
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Winery Flavor of TibaaniVintages2023 / qnt.4000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Tibaani PDO – TibaaniGrape Rkatsiteli
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KateWine Saperavi2020
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- €7.00
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- €7.00
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Winery KateWineVintages2020 / qnt.1500Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – GremiGrape Saperavi
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KateWine Rkatsiteli Pet Nat2020
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- €7.78
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- €7.78
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Winery KateWineVintages2020 / qnt.200Wine type
Sparkling
White | Alc. 11.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – SanioreGrape Rkatsiteli
In Stock 200
Red | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Amber | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Semi Dry
Rose | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
White | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
