Wines made from Khikhvi grapes of Kakheti
Discover the best wines made with Khikhvi as a single variety or as a blend of Kakheti.
More informations about the variety Khikhvi
Structured and aromatic whites, with an amber-golden robe in qvevri, full mouthfeel and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of yellow fruits (apricot, peach), honey, white flowers, dried fruits and soft spices. Produced as dry, sweet and tannic orange wines by long skin maceration. Star of Kakheti, often vinified in qvevri (clay jars, UNESCO method). An autochthonous Georgian variety distinguished for its amber wines.
More informations about the region of Kakheti
Cradle of amber and orange wines, vinified in qvevri (buried clay jars, UNESCO). Skin-macerated Rkatsiteli whites: signature notes of dried apricot, walnut, honey, orange peel and black tea, fine tannins and controlled oxidation. Deep, tinctorial Saperavi reds with black fruit, plum, spice and firm tannins, age-worthy. Also Mtsvane and Kisi in white, fresh and floral.
What are the typical flavors of the Khikhvi grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 16% of Khikhvi
- EarthPresent in 14% of Khikhvi
- Citrus fruitPresent in 14% of Khikhvi
- OakPresent in 9% of Khikhvi
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Khikhvi
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Khikhvi
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Khikhvi
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Khikhvi
- FloralPresent in 3% of Khikhvi
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Khikhvi
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Khikhvi
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Khikhvi
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Khikhvi
- OrangePresent in 1% of Khikhvi