Of course, the easiest way to choose Georgian wine is to travel to the territory of the producing country, where hospitable winemakers or sellers of a wonderful drink will teach you to navigate in a large assortment. But if you do not have such an opportunity, then it is worth studying the descriptions and characteristics of the wines, as well as the list of drinks that are most suitable for a particular type of dish.
Red Georgian wines
Semi-sweet "Akhasheni". Not the oldest wine produced in Georgia, the year of "birth" of which is 1958. This drink has a very bright bouquet, color similar to dark pomegranate, as well as an exquisite taste with a touch of chocolate.
Also semi-sweet "Kindzmarauli". This wine is a little older and has been produced since 1942 at the wineries of Kakheti. It has a very delicate and velvety taste and well-ripened cherry color.
Varietal dry wine "Saperavi", which has more than a century of history (1886). Georgian chefs recommend combining it with fatty meat dishes.
The wine has a pronounced, but pleasant astringency, a very harmonious taste and color of dark red pomegranate.
Red "Alazani Valley" is a semi-sweet wine. According to its producers, who have been leading the history of the drink since 1977, the wine gives a pleasant and fresh bouquet when consumed and a harmonious taste.
Dry "Mukuzani" is one of the oldest Georgian wines, produced since 1886. Due to its excellent aftertaste, it is considered one of the best drinks of this kind. Dark pomegranate color, with a harmonious and velvety taste and fruit aroma.
Dry "Napareuli" with a very delicate taste and notes of juicy prunes.
Produced since 1933 "Ojaleshi" with a dark ruby color and a delicate taste of summer berries.
The famous semi-sweet "Khvanchkara", which goes well with meat and game. It has raspberry undertones, a dark ruby color, and a strong pronounced aroma.
White wines
Dry "Tsinandali", produced since 1886, has a light straw color and a delicate fruity taste. It is considered a real pride of winemakers from Georgia.
"Tbilisuri" is a semi-dry drink with a mild taste and slight sourness, as well as the aroma of ripe grapes. Due to the fact that it has been produced since 1886, it is also considered one of the oldest Georgian wines.
Dry "Kakheti" with the color of golden amber in the sun has been produced since 1948. Has a ripe fruit aroma, which is nevertheless described by some people as “too intense”.
Dry "Hereti" with straw color and a very delicate and harmonious taste.
White "Alazani Valley" - semi-sweet, with a wonderful aroma of fresh fruits.
Some Recommendations
In addition to the usual rule that red wines are recommended to be combined with meat dishes, and fish and fruit ones with white ones, when choosing a particular type of drink, you must focus on the degree of dryness or sweetness that is most preferable for you.
Some large wine shops also offer their customers wine tastings, during which they can determine their own preferences.
Undoubtedly, the return of Georgian wines to the Russian market is a great gift for lovers of this drink. Some connoisseurs believe that they are in many ways similar to the Abkhaz wines sold in stores, but true experts still distinguish wines from both countries, which have their own advantages and differences.
