Wines made from Khikhvi grapes of Shida Kakheti
Discover the best wines made with Khikhvi as a single variety or as a blend of Shida 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
The wine region of Shida Kakheti is located in the region of Kakheti of Georgia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Guramishvili's Marani or the Domaine Lapati Wines produce mainly wines sparkling, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Shida Kakheti are Goruli mtsvane, Khikhvi and Chinuri, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Shida Kakheti often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.