Ratings
97
Awards
Best in Show Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
Identity
| Producer | Teliani Valley |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Rkatsiteli |
| Color | Orange |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Amber orange color |
| Aroma | Complex and concentrated aromas of spices, pears, dried yellow fruits, with hints of walnuts and Georgian spices. |
| Palate | Full-bodied, balanced with tannins, harmonious acidity, and a rich texture from skin contact fermentation. |
| Finish | Long and solid finish with balanced tannins and pleasant aftertaste. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with roasts, fish, chicken, and traditional Georgian dishes. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 2 years in sealed clay qvevri vessels buried underground, traditional Kakhetian method. |
| Fermentation | Fermented in qvevri vessels with natural yeast, skin contact included. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes were hand-picked, destemmed, gently pressed, then placed in clay qvevri vessels buried in dry ground. |
Interesting facts
| Second year in a row Teliani Valley is the first and only Best in Show award winning wine from Georgia. |
Logistics
| Cork | Natural cork |