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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Dano Winery Khornabuji Rkatsiteli2024Pre-Order
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- €7.78
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- €7.78
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Winery Dano WineryVintages2024 / qnt.800Pre-OrderWine type
Amber | Alc. 12-14% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Signagi – KhornabujiGrape Rkatsiteli
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Dano Winery Udedo2024Pre-Order
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- €7.78
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- €7.78
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Winery Dano WineryVintages2024 / qnt.1000Pre-OrderWine type
White | Alc. 11.5-13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Signagi – KhornabujiGrape Rkatsiteli
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Dano Winery Orni2024Pre-Order
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- €7.78
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- €7.78
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Winery Dano WineryVintages2024 / qnt.800Pre-OrderWine type
Amber | Alc. 12-14% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Signagi – KhornabujiGrape Vardisperi Rkatsiteli 70% · Rkatsiteli 30%
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Pat'ra Marani Kisi2022
- Regular price
- €11.72
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- €11.72
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Winery Pat'ra MaraniVintages2022 / qnt.1500Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – ManaviGrape Kisi
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Pat'ra Marani Rkatsiteli2022
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- €9.77
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- €9.77
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Winery Pat'ra MaraniVintages2022 / qnt.2500Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.8% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Signagi – Tibaani · NukrianiGrape Rkatsiteli
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Sekhniashvili Winery Mtsvane2022
- Regular price
- €11.48
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- €11.48
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Winery Sekhniashvili WineryVintages2022 / qnt.600Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – BadiauriGrape Mtsvane
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Sekhniashvili Winery Rkatsiteli2022
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- €10.30
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- €10.30
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Winery Sekhniashvili WineryVintages2022 / qnt.1000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – BadiauriGrape Rkatsiteli
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Sekhniashvili Winery Saperavi Budeshuri2023
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- €13.46
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- €13.46
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Winery Sekhniashvili WineryVintages2023 / qnt.1500Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.2% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – BadiauriGrape Budeshuri Saperavi
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JAnaani Wine Cellar Manaseli Quvee2022
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- €7.94
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- €7.94
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Winery JAnaani Wine CellarVintages2022 / qnt.350Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – JanaaniGrape Rkatsiteli 55% · Mtsvane 15% · Saperavi 15% · Zhghia 15%
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JAnaani Wine Cellar Mtsvane Kakhuri2022
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- €9.92
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- €9.92
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Winery JAnaani Wine CellarVintages2022 / qnt.350Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.2% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – JanaaniGrape Mtsvane
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JAnaani Wine Cellar Rkatsiteli - Mtsvane2022
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- €16.52
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- €16.52
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Winery JAnaani Wine CellarVintages2022 / qnt.250Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – JanaaniGrape Rkatsiteli 85% · Mtsvane 15%
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JAnaani Wine Cellar Rkatsiteli2022
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- €11.90
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- €11.90
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Winery JAnaani Wine CellarVintages2022 / qnt.350Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.2% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – JanaaniGrape Rkatsiteli
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Rotcho's Vineyards Saperavi2021
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- €13.28
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- €13.28
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Winery Rotcho's VineyardsVintages2021 / qnt.1800Wine type
Red | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – KvareliGrape Saperavi
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Rotcho's Vineyards Mtsvane2021
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- €11.62
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- €11.62
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Winery Rotcho's VineyardsVintages2021 / qnt.200Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – KvareliGrape Mtsvane
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Rotcho's Vineyards Khikhvi2022
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- €11.62
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- €11.62
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Winery Rotcho's VineyardsVintages2022 / qnt.400Wine type
Amber | Alc. 14.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – KvareliGrape Khikhvi
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Rotcho's Vineyards Rkatsiteli2021
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- €11.62
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- €11.62
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Winery Rotcho's VineyardsVintages2021 / qnt.200Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – KvareliGrape Rkatsiteli
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Ibero Saperavi2023Sold Out
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- €7.95
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- €7.95
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Winery Ibero WineryVintages2023 / qnt.0Sold OutWine type
Red | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VachnadzianiGrape Saperavi
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Ibero Rkatsiteli2023Sold Out2022Sold Out
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- €7.95
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Winery Ibero WineryVintages2023 / qnt.0Sold Out2022 / qnt.0Sold OutWine type
Amber | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VachnadzianiGrape Rkatsiteli
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Ibero Khikhvi2023Sold Out
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- €7.95
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Winery Ibero WineryVintages2023 / qnt.0Sold OutWine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VachnadzianiGrape Khikhvi
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Ibero Kisi2023Sold Out
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- €7.95
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- €7.95
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Winery Ibero WineryVintages2023 / qnt.0Sold OutWine type
Amber | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VachnadzianiGrape Kisi
Amber | Alc. 12-14% | Vol. 750ml
White | Alc. 11.5-13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Red | Alc. 13.2% | Vol. 750ml
