Akhmeteli Rkatsiteli 2023 — an authentic Georgian amber (orange) wine, created using ancient technology in clay vessels called qvevri. It embodies an 8000-year history of winemaking and the sunny energy of Kakheti.
Here is its brief and concise profile:
Color: Rich amber with golden highlights — the result of six months of "rest" on the skins and seeds in the qvevri.
Aroma: Complex and enveloping. It prominently features notes of dried apricot, ripe peach, and dried fruits, which reveal subtle hints of eucalyptus when the glass is warmed in your hands.
Taste: Full-bodied, "honest," and perfectly balanced. Thanks to aging in qvevri, it possesses a pleasant velvety astringency (tannins) and a long, warming finish.
Grape variety: 100% Rkatsiteli from the vineyards of the village of Velistsikhe — a classic refined to perfection through the family traditions of the Akhmeteli winery.
This wine requires worthy gastronomic accompaniment. It pairs wonderfully with the taste of fatty grilled fish, roasted turkey, dishes with nuts (satsivi), and aged cheeses.
It is recommended to serve at a temperature of 12–14 °C to fully reveal its rich bouquet.