The flavor of hay in wine of Imereti

Discover the of Imereti wines revealing the of hay flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

More information on of Imereti flavors

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.

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