The wine region of Racha-Lechkhumi of Georgia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Khareba or the Domaine Marani produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Racha-Lechkhumi are Saperavi et Goruli mtsvane, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Racha-Lechkhumi often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, earth or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tropical fruit or non oak.
We currently count 38 estates and châteaux in the of Racha-Lechkhumi, producing 45 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Racha-Lechkhumi go well with generally quite well with dishes .
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