The flavor of chalk dust in wine of Imereti
Discover the of Imereti wines revealing the of chalk dust flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Imereti of Georgia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Baia's Wine or the Domaine Khareba produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Imereti are Saperavi et Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Imereti often reveals types of flavors of citrus, oil or stone fruit and sometimes also flavors of honey, hazelnut or straw.
We currently count 34 estates and châteaux in the of Imereti, producing 79 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Imereti go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
‘When I started producing wine, the wineries were all in a very bad condition,’ said Askaneli Brothers president Gocha Chkhaidze, recalling the poor state of the Georgian wine industry shortly after the country declared its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. ‘There was inadequate sanitation, a lack of know-how and old-fashioned bottling lines. People were unable to make wine sustainably, vineyards were not sufficiently cared for, agronomists were unskilled and used to harvest the maximu ...
The Francs de Pied (Ungrafted Vines) group, which last met two weeks ago at Pasquet’s Liber Pater winery in the Graves, consists of a growing circle of vignerons who work with ungrafted vineyards planted to native varieties. The list includes Francs de Pied president Loïc Pasquet himself, vice-president Egon Müller (Mosel), and secretary Andrea Polidoro of Cupano (Montalcino) and Contrada Contro (Marche); as well as Gocha Chkhaidze of leading Georgian winery, Askaneli; Thibault Liger-Belair (Bur ...
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...