Winery Старый Тбилиси (Old Tbilisi)Khvanchkara (Хванчкара)
Red wine
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Details and technical informations about Winery Старый Тбилиси (Old Tbilisi)'s Khvanchkara (Хванчкара).
Discover the grape variety: Brianna
Expressive, aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate and fresh acidity; signature muscat aromas, tropical fruits (pineapple, mango), white flowers and citrus. Modern cold-climate resistant profile. Grown in northern North America (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Quebec), suited to extreme continental climates. American white hybrid obtained in 1983 by Elmer Swenson in Minnesota.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Khvanchkara (Хванчкара) from Winery Старый Тбилиси (Old Tbilisi) are 2014, 0
Informations about the Winery Старый Тбилиси (Old Tbilisi)
The Winery Старый Тбилиси (Old Tbilisi) is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Khvanchkara to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Khvanchkara
Georgian appellation north-west of Ambrolauri (Racha), vineyards at 450-750 m on humo-carbonate soils. Natural semi-sweet red signatures (Aleksandrouli 60% + Mujuretuli 40%) with deep ruby colour and velvety palate: vibrant aromas of blackberry, black cherry, candied raspberry, plum, liquorice and a cinnamon touch, natural sugars from over-ripening. Historic Georgian banquet wine (since 1927). Millenary qvevri tradition.
The wine region of Racha-Lechkhumi
Prestigious small region in north-west Georgia in the high Caucasus valleys, altitude vineyards on schisto-calcareous soils. Aleksandrouli is the native king in reds: full-bodied and rich with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, spices and a floral touch, dense tannins — blended with Mujuretuli for the flagship Khvanchkara (legendary semi-sweet red, favourite of Stalin). Rare native Usakhelauri and Otskhanuri Sapere. Textured Tsolikouri in whites.
The word of the wine: Sommelier
Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).
