Orgo Rkatsiteli 2020
€17.95
A wine made using the traditional, 8,000-year-old Georgian Qvevri method. And then also made from the oldest known cultivated grape – probably not much closer to the first wine ever consumed. This is not only a taste experience but a historical experience: a step back in time.
Additionally, it is also a fantastic wine to drink!
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Score: 95
Tested year: 2016
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This Orgo Rkatsiteli wine is made from the Rkatsiteli grape variety grown in the Kakheti-Tsinandali region. The first cultivated remnants of the Rkatsiteli grape have been found in southern Georgia and are believed to be about 8,000 years old.
This Orgo Rkatsiteli wine is produced in the traditional Georgian way by the prominent Georgian winemaker Giorgi Dakishvili. The grapes are fermented in a Qvevri buried in the ground, which maintains a constant and low temperature—essential for the fermentation process of the wine. Due to the prolonged contact with the grape skins and stems, the wine has acquired a beautiful amber color.
When pouring this wine, the experience begins immediately—the stunning amber color already entices the first sip. The wine can be enjoyed like a red wine: at a temperature between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius (definitely not colder).
With the first sip, aromas of dried herbs, ripe fruit, and a hint of honey can be recognized.
The Orgo Rkatsiteli pairs very well with grilled meat, preferably served with a spicy sauce. In Japan, amber wines are very well received because they pair excellently with sushi. The wine also complements salty soy sauce and is good with fish.
Amber wines are also suitable for aging in the cellar for a few more years. The tannins become softer, and the aromas can develop further.
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