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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Ghvenakhe Saperavi2023202220212020
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Winery GhvenakheVintages2023 / qnt.20002022 / qnt.13002021 / qnt.9002020 / qnt.700Wine type
Red | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – BushetiGrape Saperavi
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Iases Marani Tavkveri - Jgia Qvevri2022
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- €9.81
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Winery Iases MaraniVintages2022 / qnt.300Wine type
Red | Alc. 12.7% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – KakabetiGrape Tavkveri 60% · Zhghia 40%
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Iases Marani Saperavi Qvevri2021
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- €9.81
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Winery Iases MaraniVintages2021 / qnt.700Wine type
Red | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – KakabetiGrape Saperavi
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Iases Marani Rkatsiteli - Mtsvane Qvevri2020
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- €9.02
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Winery Iases MaraniVintages2020 / qnt.200Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – KakabetiGrape Rkatsiteli 70% · Mtsvane 30%
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Iases Marani Kisi Qvevri2021
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- €9.81
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Winery Iases MaraniVintages2021 / qnt.150Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – KakabetiGrape Kisi
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Iases Marani Buera Qvevri2022
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- €7.85
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Winery Iases MaraniVintages2022 / qnt.700Wine type
Amber | Alc. 11.7% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – KakabetiGrape Buera
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Iases Marani Saperavi2019
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- €9.81
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Winery Iases MaraniVintages2019 / qnt.400Wine type
Red | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – KakabetiGrape Saperavi
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Iases Marani Rkatsiteli2020
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- €9.81
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Winery Iases MaraniVintages2020 / qnt.1000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Sagarejo – KakabetiGrape Rkatsiteli
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Iases Marani Manavis Mtsvane2020
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- €9.81
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Winery Iases MaraniVintages2020 / qnt.1000Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Manavi PDO – KakabetiGrape Mtsvane
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Barbatsa Saperavi2021Sold Out
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- €7.85
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Winery BarbatsaVintages2021 / qnt.0Sold OutWine type
Red | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – BaghlojianiGrape Saperavi
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Papunas Marani Rkatsiteli2023
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- €9.81
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Winery Papunas MaraniVintages2023 / qnt.800Wine type
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – SanavardoGrape Rkatsiteli 60% · Mtsvane 40%
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Papunas Marani Saperavi Qvevri2019
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- €11.78
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Winery Papunas MaraniVintages2019 / qnt.600Wine type
Red | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kvareli – SanavardoGrape Saperavi
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Papunas Marani Kindzmarauli2023
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Winery Papunas MaraniVintages2023 / qnt.652Wine type
Semi Sweet
Red | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Kindzmarauli PDO – SanavardoGrape Saperavi
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Orta Saperavi2023
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- €11.76
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Winery OrtaVintages2023 / qnt.550Wine type
Red | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – ShalauriGrape Saperavi
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Orta Rkatsiteli20232022
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- €9.80
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Winery OrtaVintages2023 / qnt.13002022 / qnt.250Wine type
Amber | Alc. 13.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – ShalauriGrape Rkatsiteli
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Orta Mtsvane Qvevri2023
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- €9.80
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Winery OrtaVintages2023 / qnt.1000Wine type
White | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – ShalauriGrape Mtsvane
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Orta Mtsvane2023
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- €9.80
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Winery OrtaVintages2023 / qnt.288Wine type
White | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – ShalauriGrape Mtsvane
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Orta Jgia Rose2023
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- €11.76
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Winery OrtaVintages2023 / qnt.500Wine type
Rose | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – ShalauriGrape Zhghia
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Zhuka-Sano Wine 3/472022Sold Out
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Winery Zhuka-Sano WineVintages2022 / qnt.0Sold OutWine type
Rose | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – RuispiriGrape Rkatsiteli 94% · Ikaltos Tsiteli 6%
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Zhuka-Sano Wine Mistake2022Sold Out
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Winery Zhuka-Sano WineVintages2022 / qnt.0Sold OutWine type
Amber | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Terroir Kakheti – Telavi – RuispiriGrape Rkatsiteli 90% · Ikaltos Tsiteli 10%
Red | Alc. 14.0% | Vol. 750ml
Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
White | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
Rose | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
