Textured, mineral whites: if you like this try…
Do you like rich, textural white wines? Love an oaked Chardonnay, with its creamy mouthfeel? Perhaps you favour a rich style of Pinot Grigio, or a white Rioja with its…
Crisp, fresh whites: if you like this try…
Like crisp, really dry, fresh white wines? There’s no need to be daunted by the complexities of Georgia’s varieties. We know it can seem a little daunting because the names and…
Fruity, aromatic whites: if you like this try…
We know that for many drinkers, Georgian varieties can seem a little daunting because the names and pronunciations are so different than familiar European varieties. So, we want to make…
A grape by any other name: Tsitska
If you’re looking for a high-quality, soft and approachable white wine, then look no further than Tsitska. Indeed, in upper and central Imereti, Tsitska is principally used to make sought…
Tsolikouri: the white grape of Western Georgia
If Rkatsiteli is the white grape of eastern Georgia, then Tsolikouri is the white grape of western Georgia. Pronounced sol-li-kori, Tsolikouri is planted throughout Imereti. The region is packed with…
Krakhuna: the star of Western Georgia
In a country overflowing with ancient grape varieties, Krakhuna is one of the oldest. And is happily easier to pronounce than many other Georgian grapes! Indigenous to Imereti in the…
Chinuri: Georgian sparkling wine
The name ‘Chinuri’ is derived from the word chinebuli, meaning ‘excellent’ in Georgian. It refers to the grape’s reputation for excellence in terms of appearance, colour and flavour. Chini also means ‘reddish-green’,…
Khikhvi: the ‘unsung hero’ grape of Georgia?
In a country overflowing with native grape varieties, it’s inevitable that the origins of some may fade into obscurity. Khikhvi is one such grape – it grows widely in Eastern…
Rkatsiteli: *almost* a household name
If you’re at all interested in Georgian wine, then you’ll almost certainly have heard of Rkatsiteli. A white grape used to produce both traditional Georgian-style and European-style wines, it is…
Goruli Mtsvane – a white grape to watch
Goruli Mtsvane (pronounced Go-roo-lee Mah-ts-vah-nay) may not be as well known as its white counterparts Rkatsiteli or Kisi, but its well worth seeking out. Goruli Mtsvane originates from Kartli, one…