Amber Wine

KHIKHVI QVEVRI - 2023

KIKHIKHVI QVEVRI

In our Vineyards in VARDISUBANI,  KHIKHVI grapes are hand-picked in boxes  at the optimum of their maturity in the first decade of September. After soft de-stemming without crushing, grapes are transferred to Qvevri for fermentation. The process lasts for about 2 weeks, followed by the malolactic fermentation. Later the Qvevris are refilled, sealed and left for 6-month long skin maceration. In Spring clarified  . In Spring clarified part of the wine we filter lightly and bottling.  Part of the wine is transferred in stainless steel tanks for few months, followed by bottling. The wine is a full-bodied and highly extractive. The strong tannins characteristic of Khikhvi, pure acidity give the wine harmony and roundness. It has a distinctive, memorable taste.
Alc. 12.5%; Varietal composition: KHIKHVI 100%.   Grape yield:  6 ton/hectare.