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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Nine Oaks Rkatsiteli Qvevri2022
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- €11.85
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- €11.85
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Winery Nine OaksVintages2022 / qnt.1100Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.8% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – EniseliGrape Rkatsiteli
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Nine Oaks Saperavi Porti2014
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- €15.24
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- €15.24
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Winery Nine OaksVintages2014 / qnt.200Wine type
Fortified
Red | Alc. 15.7% | Vol. 500ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – EniseliGrape Saperavi
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Nine Oaks Saperavi2019
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- €11.85
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- €11.85
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Winery Nine OaksVintages2019 / qnt.560Wine type
Red | Alc. 15.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – EniseliGrape Saperavi
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Nine Oaks Rkatsiteli2020
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- €11.85
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- €11.85
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Winery Nine OaksVintages2020 / qnt.480Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.4% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – EniseliGrape Rkatsiteli
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Nine Oaks Khikhvi2020
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- €11.85
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- €11.85
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Winery Nine OaksVintages2020 / qnt.5000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.4% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – EniseliGrape Khikhvi
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Nine Oaks Kisi2019
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- €11.85
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- €11.85
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Winery Nine OaksVintages2019 / qnt.100Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.8% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – EniseliGrape Kisi
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Damarchine Estate Rkatsiteli2023
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- €10.16
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- €10.16
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Winery Damarchine EstateVintages2023 / qnt.200Wine type
White | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – MukuzaniGrape Rkatsiteli
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Damarchine Estate Saperavi2020
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- €8.47
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- €8.47
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Winery Damarchine EstateVintages2020 / qnt.800Wine type
Red | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – MukuzaniGrape Saperavi
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Damarchine Estate Rkatsiteli Mtsvane2020
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- €5.08
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- €5.08
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Winery Damarchine EstateVintages2020 / qnt.700Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – MukuzaniGrape Rkatsiteli 90% · Mtsvane 10%
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Damarchine Estate Rkatsiteli Qvevri2020
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- €5.08
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- €5.08
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Winery Damarchine EstateVintages2020 / qnt.500Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Gurjaani – MukuzaniGrape Rkatsiteli
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Andrias Gvino Saperavi Khashmi2022
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- €9.99
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- €9.99
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Winery Andrias GvinoVintages2022 / qnt.2000Wine type
Red | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Saperavi Khashmi PDO – KhimshiGrape Saperavi
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Andrias Gvino Saperavi2022
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- €9.99
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- €9.99
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Winery Andrias GvinoVintages2022 / qnt.2000Wine type
Red | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – AkhmetaGrape Saperavi
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Andrias Gvino Tako2022
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- €9.99
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- €9.99
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Winery Andrias GvinoVintages2022 / qnt.3000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – AkhmetaGrape Kisi
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Andrias Gvino Vardo2022
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- €9.99
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- €9.99
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Winery Andrias GvinoVintages2022 / qnt.600Wine type
Rose | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – AkhmetaGrape Vardisperi Rkatsiteli
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Andrias Gvino Rkatsiteli2022
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- €9.99
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- €9.99
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Winery Andrias GvinoVintages2022 / qnt.3000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – AkhmetaGrape Rkatsiteli
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Andrias Gvino Kisi2022
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- €9.99
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- €9.99
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Winery Andrias GvinoVintages2022 / qnt.1500Wine type
Amber | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – AkhmetaGrape Kisi
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Eclipse Mzis Tvali2021
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- €24.05
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- €24.05
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Winery EclipseVintages2021 / qnt.254Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – ShildaGrape Rkatsiteli
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Eclipse Mzis Kotsna2021
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- €36.24
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- €36.24
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Winery EclipseVintages2021 / qnt.350Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Akhmeta – MagraaniGrape Kisi
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Eclipse Mtvaris Kotsna2020
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- €28.79
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- €28.79
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Winery EclipseVintages2020 / qnt.141Wine type
Red | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – ShildaGrape Saperavi
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Eclipse Pirimtvarisa2020
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- €24.05
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Winery EclipseVintages2020 / qnt.1607Wine type
Red | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – ShildaGrape Saperavi
In Stock 1607
Amber | Alc. 13.8% | Vol. 750ml
Fortified
Red | Alc. 15.7% | Vol. 500ml
White | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Rose | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
