Since Soviet times, real Georgian wine has been a symbol of excellent taste and excellent quality for Russians. This alcoholic drink and its varietal varieties are very popular in modern Russia. Fortunately, after a long break, Georgian wine has returned to the country, and now Russian consumers have the opportunity to purchase and appreciate this drink.
5 most popular brands of red wine from Georgia
Red semi-sweet "Alazani Valley", which has been produced in Georgia since 1977. The raw materials for this brand of wine are the grape varieties "Aleksandrouli", "Mujuretuli", "Saperavi", "Ojaleshi" and some others, which are grown by Georgian winemakers in the Alazani Valley itself (Kakheti region). This drink has a dark red color and a strength of 10-12%.
The exquisite bouquet of "Alazani Valley" is very diverse and difficult to describe accurately, since every wine lover can find something of his own in it.
"Akhasheni" is a semi-sweet wine that dates back to 1958. For more than half a century, the Saperavi grape variety has been used for its production. It is believed that "Akhasheni" has a very harmonious taste that resembles exotic fruits. The strength of this wine is 10, 5-12%, aging - 2 years.
"Kvareli" is a dry wine that dates back to 1966. For the preparation of this drink, only the Saperavi variety is used. The color of Kvareli wine is dark ruby, the taste is exquisitely velvety, and the aroma resembles a fragrant bouquet of wildflowers. The aging of this wine is 3 years.
The famous "Kindzmarauli", which is a semi-sweet type of wine. This drink has been produced in Georgia since 1942 from Saperavi grape berries. The color of "Kindzmarauli" is cherry, and the taste includes a slight sourness.
"Mukuzani" is a dry wine, which is one of the most ancient. The wine has a pronounced pomegranate color, and the taste and aroma are very strong and intense. The aging period of this drink is 3 years.
The beginning of industrial production of "Mukazani" dates back to 1893.
5 most popular brands of white Georgian wine
White semi-sweet "Alazani Valley", like the red wine of the same name, has been produced in Georgia since 1977 from grape varieties "Rkatsiteli", "Tetra", "Tsolikouri", "Mtsvane" and "Kakheti". A light straw color drink with a very mild and delicate taste. The strength of the wine is 10-12%.
Bakhtrioni is a dry white wine made by Georgian winegrowers from the Mtsvane Kakheti variety. The color of the drink is soft golden, and the aroma of the wine is very subtle. The usual aging period for "Bakhtrioni" is 3 years, and its strength is 10-12.5%.
“Kakheti” is a white table wine made from the varieties “Rkatsiteli” and “Mtsvane Kakheti” growing in Georgia. The color of the wine is bright golden, with an amber tint, the aroma is fruity, for some wine lovers it may seem very specific, since it does not look like the usual floral. An ordinary fortress for "Kakheti" - 10, 5-13%.
Napareuli is a dry white wine made from the Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane varieties. The drink is light straw color and with a fruity bouquet. The aging period of "Napareuli" is 3 years, and its strength is 10-12%.
And, finally, a very popular dry vintage "Rkatsiteli" among the Soviet intelligentsia, which dates back to 1948. For its preparation, the varieties "Rkatsiteli", "Khikhvi" and "Mtsvane" are used. The color of the wine is intensely amber. The aging period is 2 years.
