Winery Alaverdi MonasteryRkatsiteli (რქაწითელი)
White wine
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Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rkatsiteli (რქაწითელი) of Winery Alaverdi Monastery in the region of Kakheti often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Alaverdi Monastery's Rkatsiteli (რქაწითელი).
Discover the grape variety: Penouille
Light, simple fruity reds with a pale, lightly coloured ruby, soft tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity, undemonstrative red fruit aromas. Rustic, discreet profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value, testament to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-West and studied among heritage varieties. Rare French black variety, once grown in the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rkatsiteli (რქაწითელი) from Winery Alaverdi Monastery are 2010, 2014, 2013, 0 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Alaverdi Monastery
The Winery Alaverdi Monastery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Kakheti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine 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.
The word of the wine: MA
Auxiliary brand or buyer's brand (supermarket for example) gathering champagnes of various origins. It offers no guarantee of quality or traceability.
