Ancient Valley Khvanchkara 2024

General Information

Ancient Valley Khvanchkara is a semi-sweet red wine from the Racha-Lechkhumi region in northwestern Georgia. This prestigious wine is made from the Alexandrouli and Mujuretuli grape varieties, both indigenous to the Khvanchkara microzone. Ancient Valley works with hand-harvested grapes from small hillside vineyards and vinifies the wine with minimal intervention, allowing residual sugar to remain naturally after fermentation is stopped at the ideal balance.

Tasting Profile of Ancient Valley Khvanchkara

The wine has a vibrant ruby-red color with violet reflections. Aromas are intense and fruity, offering notes of ripe cherries, strawberries, raspberry jam, and violets. On the palate, it is smooth, round and velvety, with a rich fruit sweetness balanced by fresh acidity and low tannins. This is a light to medium-bodied red with a long, juicy finish.

Serving Suggestions

Ancient Valley Khvanchkara pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory dishes. Recommended pairings:

• With dark chocolate desserts or berry tarts

• With spicy Asian cuisine or duck in fruit sauces

• With mature blue cheeses

• Enjoyed slightly chilled on its own

Serving temperature: 12–14°C
Alcohol content: approx. 11–12%

Did You Know?

Khvanchkara is one of Georgia’s most iconic wines, historically favored by nobility and even Stalin himself. Thanks to its natural sweetness and balance, it’s often referred to as “the Georgian Beaujolais” – but unlike Beaujolais, it’s made from two rare grape varieties that grow only in this specific valley. Ancient Valley preserves this tradition with careful vineyard selection and minimal-intervention winemaking.