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
A very old variety grown most often in Kakhetia (Georgia). It can also be found in Moldavia, Ukraine, Dagestan, Central Asia... almost unknown in France.
More informations about the region of Kakheti
Kakheti is the most important wine region in Georgia in quantitative, qualitative and even historic terms. Almost three-quarters of the country's wine Grapes are grown here, on land that has been used for viticulture for thousands of years. Kakheti is home to some of the oldest human habitations in the entire Caucasus region, and archaeological findings have suggested that wine has been produced here for several thousand years. The region's strong relationship with wine and Vine was captured in Georgia's famous hymn 'Thou Art a Vineyard', written in the 12th Century by King Demetrius I.
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