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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Dvalebi Cellar Kisi2021
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- €9.61
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- €9.61
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Winery Dvalebi CellarVintages2021 / qnt.450Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – ManaviGrape Kisi
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Dvalebi Cellar Manavis Mtsvane2021
- Regular price
- €10.01
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- €10.01
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Winery Dvalebi CellarVintages2021 / qnt.450Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Manavi PDO – ManaviGrape Mtsvane
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Etiquette Saperavi2022
- Regular price
- €13.28
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- €13.28
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Winery EtiquetteVintages2022 / qnt.500Wine type
Red | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – KurdghelauriGrape Saperavi
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Etiquette 70/302023
- Regular price
- €13.28
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- €13.28
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Winery EtiquetteVintages2023 / qnt.1000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – KurdghelauriGrape Mtsvane 70% · Kisi 30%
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Etiquette Khikhvi2021
- Regular price
- €16.00
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- €16.00
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Winery EtiquetteVintages2021 / qnt.400Wine type
Amber | Alc. 11.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – KurdghelauriGrape Khikhvi
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Periani Saperavi Reserve2021
- Regular price
- €9.53
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- €9.53
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Winery PerianiVintages2021 / qnt.20000Wine type
Red | Alc. 15.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – GurjaaniGrape SaperaviIn Stock 20000 -
Periani Saperavi2022
- Regular price
- €5.79
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- €5.79
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Winery PerianiVintages2022 / qnt.20000Wine type
Red | Alc. 15.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – GurjaaniGrape SaperaviIn Stock 20000 -
Periani Saperavi Qvevri2022
- Regular price
- €8.51
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- €8.51
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Winery PerianiVintages2022 / qnt.10000Wine type
Red | Alc. 15.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – GurjaaniGrape Saperavi
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Periani Rose Khikhvi Qvevri2022
- Regular price
- €6.81
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- €6.81
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Winery PerianiVintages2022 / qnt.8000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – GurjaaniGrape Khikhvi
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Periani Rose Rkatsiteli Qvevri2022
- Regular price
- €6.81
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- €6.81
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Winery PerianiVintages2022 / qnt.7000Wine type
Rose | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – GurjaaniGrape Vardisperi Rkatsiteli
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Periani Rose Rkatsiteli2022
- Regular price
- €5.79
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- €5.79
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Winery PerianiVintages2022 / qnt.8000Wine type
Rose | Alc. 14.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – GurjaaniGrape Vardisperi RkatsiteliIn Stock 8000 -
Periani Khikhvi2022
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- €5.79
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- €5.79
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Winery PerianiVintages2022 / qnt.12000Wine type
White | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – GurjaaniGrape KhikhviIn Stock 12000 -
Nasrashvili Family Winery Saperavi2022
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- €5.98
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- €5.98
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Winery Nasrashvili Family WineryVintages2022 / qnt.6500Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Dedoplistskaro – ArkhiloskaloGrape Saperavi
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Nasrashvili Family Winery Vardisperi Rkatsiteli2023
- Regular price
- €7.31
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- €7.31
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Winery Nasrashvili Family WineryVintages2023 / qnt.3000Wine type
Rose | Alc. 11.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Dedoplistskaro – ArkhiloskaloGrape Vardisperi Rkatsiteli
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Nasrashvili Family Winery Budeshuri Saperavi2022
- Regular price
- €6.64
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- €6.64
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Winery Nasrashvili Family WineryVintages2022 / qnt.1800Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.8% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Dedoplistskaro – ArkhiloskaloGrape Budeshuri Saperavi
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Badriashvili's Cellar Saperavi2021
- Regular price
- €10.27
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- €10.27
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Winery Badriashvili's CellarVintages2021 / qnt.1000Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – GurjaaniGrape Saperavi
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Badriashvili's Cellar Chokhoniauri2018
2020
2023
- Regular price
- €17.12
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- €17.12
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Winery Badriashvili's CellarVintages2018 / qnt.2502020 / qnt.2502023 / qnt.1500Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – GurjaaniGrape Rkatsiteli 80% · Mtsvane 20%
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Lionidzis Zvari Khikhvi2021
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- €10.27
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- €10.27
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Winery Lionidzis ZvariVintages2021 / qnt.3100Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – KondoliGrape Khikhvi
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Lionidzis Zvari Qisi Qvevri2020
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- €10.27
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Winery Lionidzis ZvariVintages2020 / qnt.1558Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – KondoliGrape Kisi
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Wine Gardens Winery Kisi2023
- Regular price
- €11.55
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- €11.55
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Winery Wine Gardens WineryVintages2023 / qnt.5000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – AkhmetaGrape Kisi
In Stock 5000
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Red | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Rose | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
White | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
