8000 Qvevri 2018 Rkatsiteli Dry Amber Wine Kakheti Georgia
· USA Wine Ratings 2024 - GOLD MEDAL - 90 Points
Tasting Notes:
Rich honeyed pear and orange peel aromas complement a full-bodied palate with dried apricot and mineral notes, finishing smoothly with lively acidity and impressive texture.
B Brand: 8000 Qvevri
· Wine: Rkatsiteli – Dry white
· Alcohol: 12.5%
· Region: Kakheti, Gurjaani (PDO)
· Grape Variety: Rkatsiteli 100%
· Aroma: Forest fruits, with bright dominance of stone fruits, especially peaches.
· Taste: Balanced with slight acidity and a strong, long finish.
· Color: Amber
· Food pairing: Seafood, salads and game meat.
This is an amber/orange/skin contact wine.
The wine-making process involves pressing the grapes and then pouring the juice, grape skins, stalks and pips into the Qvevri (Amphora-like vessel that is buried in the ground). Fermentation process is done inside the Qvevri. After malolactic fermentation is done, the wine is aged for a period of 4-6 months. Fermentation with the skin gives this wine Amber color.
8000 Qvevri 2018 Rkatsiteli Dry Amber Wine Kakheti Georgia
· USA Wine Ratings 2024 - GOLD MEDAL - 90 Points
Tasting Notes:
Rich honeyed pear and orange peel aromas complement a full-bodied palate with dried apricot and mineral notes, finishing smoothly with lively acidity and impressive texture.
B Brand: 8000 Qvevri
· Wine: Rkatsiteli – Dry white
· Alcohol: 12.5%
· Region: Kakheti, Gurjaani (PDO)
· Grape Variety: Rkatsiteli 100%
· Aroma: Forest fruits, with bright dominance of stone fruits, especially peaches.
· Taste: Balanced with slight acidity and a strong, long finish.
· Color: Amber
· Food pairing: Seafood, salads and game meat.
This is an amber/orange/skin contact wine.
The wine-making process involves pressing the grapes and then pouring the juice, grape skins, stalks and pips into the Qvevri (Amphora-like vessel that is buried in the ground). Fermentation process is done inside the Qvevri. After malolactic fermentation is done, the wine is aged for a period of 4-6 months. Fermentation with the skin gives this wine Amber color.