Askaneli Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2022 is a deep and unique Georgian wine born in the heart of Kakheti. It is created using the ancient technology of clay qvevri, which transforms the classic Rkatsiteli variety into a true "sun elixir."
Here is its brief and colorful portrait:
Color: Rich golden-amber with warm copper highlights. This wine is often referred to as "orange" due to the extended contact of the juice with the grape skins in the qvevri.
Aroma: A complex and enveloping bouquet. It prominently features notes of dried fig, ripe quince, and baked apple, elegantly complemented by hints of field flowers, forest honey, and walnut.
Taste: Full-bodied, structured, and "honest." Thanks to the qvevri, it possesses a pleasant velvety tannic grip that is rarely found in white wines. The long aftertaste reveals tones of dried apricot, spices, and a light minerality.
Feature: This wine is a living history. The qvevri technology is over 8,000 years old, and in Askaneli's interpretation, it reveals the Rkatsiteli variety in its most powerful and aristocratic form.
This wine requires worthy gastronomic accompaniment. It perfectly enhances the taste of fatty grilled fish, roasted poultry (turkey or chicken), and pairs excellently with traditional Georgian snacks with nuts (satsivi, pkhali) and aged cheeses.
It is recommended to serve slightly chilled to 12–14 °C to fully reveal its rich aroma.