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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Tezi Mtsvane2022
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- €10.82
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- €10.82
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Winery Tezi WineryVintages2022 / qnt.2000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Manavi PDO – ManaviGrape Mtsvane
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Tezi Kisi Magraani2023
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- €12.02
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- €12.02
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Winery Tezi WineryVintages2023 / qnt.1100Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kisi Magraani PDO – MagraaniGrape Kisi
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Tez Kisi Akhmeta2023
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- €11.23
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- €11.23
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Winery Tezi WineryVintages2023 / qnt.2000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Akhmeta – AkhmetaGrape Kisi
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Tezi Saperavi2023
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- €12.03
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- €12.03
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Winery Tezi WineryVintages2023 / qnt.2500Wine type
Red | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – KondoliGrape Saperavi
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SHANO Kisi2023
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- €11.92
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- €11.92
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Winery SHANOVintages2023 / qnt.300Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.2% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – AkhmetaGrape Kisi
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Nika Azniashvili's Wine Cellar Saperavi2023
- Regular price
- €11.12
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- €11.12
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Winery Nika Azniashvili's Wine CellarVintages2023 / qnt.800Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.3% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – KisiskheviGrape Saperavi
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Nika Azniashvili's Wine Cellar Kisi2023
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- €11.92
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- €11.92
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Winery Nika Azniashvili's Wine CellarVintages2023 / qnt.800Wine type
Amber | Alc. 14.2% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – KisiskheviGrape Kisi
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Chito's Gvino Saperavi2021
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- €11.90
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- €11.90
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Winery Chito's GvinoVintages2021 / qnt.100Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VachnadzianiGrape Saperavi
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Chito's Gvino Rkatsiteli - Mtsvane2022
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- €10.71
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- €10.71
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Winery Chito's GvinoVintages2022 / qnt.150Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VachnadzianiGrape Rkatsiteli 85% · Mtsvane 15%
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Chito's Gvino Rkatsiteli2022
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- €9.92
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- €9.92
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Winery Chito's GvinoVintages2022 / qnt.100Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VachnadzianiGrape Rkatsiteli
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Tilisma Winery Rosé Qvevri2022
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- €11.94
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- €11.94
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Winery Tilisma WineryVintages2022 / qnt.250Wine type
Rose | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – Velistsikhe · MukuzaniGrape Saperavi · Rkatsiteli · Mtsvane
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Tilisma Winery Rkatsiteli Qvevri2022
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- €11.94
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- €11.94
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Winery Tilisma WineryVintages2022 / qnt.500Wine type
Amber | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VelistsikheGrape Rkatsiteli
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Tilisma Winery Pet Nat Saperavi2022
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- €15.93
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- €15.93
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Winery Tilisma WineryVintages2022 / qnt.300Wine type
Sparkling
Red | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – MukuzaniGrape Saperavi
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Tilisma Winery Pet Nat Rosé2022
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- €15.93
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- €15.93
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Winery Tilisma WineryVintages2022 / qnt.200Wine type
Sparkling
Rose | Alc. 11.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – Velistsikhe · MukuzaniGrape Saperavi · Rkatsiteli · Mtsvane
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Tilisma Winery Pet Nat Kisi Khikhvi2022
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- €15.93
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- €15.93
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Winery Tilisma WineryVintages2022 / qnt.250Wine type
Sparkling
White | Alc. 10.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VelistsikheGrape Kisi · Khikhvi · Mtsvane
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Tilisma Winery Pet Nat Mtsvane2022
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- €15.93
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- €15.93
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Winery Tilisma WineryVintages2022 / qnt.250Wine type
Sparkling
White | Alc. 11.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – VelistsikheGrape Mtsvane
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Spring Fields Lady of Drunkeness2022
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- €13.67
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- €13.67
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Winery Spring FieldsVintages2022 / qnt.50Wine type
Sweet
White | Alc. 16.0% | Vol. 500ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – Didi ChailuriGrape Muscaturi Rkatsiteli
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Spring Fields Per Fame2023
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- €17.59
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- €17.59
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Winery Spring FieldsVintages2023 / qnt.18Wine type
Sparkling
White | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – Didi ChailuriGrape Muscaturi Rkatsiteli
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Spring Fields Muscaturi Rkatsiteli2023
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- €11.72
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- €11.72
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Winery Spring FieldsVintages2023 / qnt.1300Wine type
White | Alc. 10.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – Didi ChailuriGrape Muscaturi Rkatsiteli
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Anto Saperavi2023
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- €13.71
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- €13.71
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Winery AntoVintages2023 / qnt.700Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – AkhmetaGrape Saperavi
In Stock 700
Amber | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Red | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Rose | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Sparkling
White | Alc. 10.0% | Vol. 750ml
