8000 Qvevri 2018 Rkatsiteli Dry White Wine Kakheti Georgia

·       USA Wine Ratings 2024 – GOLD MEDAL – 90 Points

Tasting Notes:

Rich honeyed pear and orange peel aromas complement a full-bodied palate with dried apricot and mineral notes, finishing smoothly with lively acidity and impressive texture.

      Country: Georgia

·        Brand: 8000 Qvevri

·        Wine: Rkatsiteli – Dry white

·        Alcohol: 12.5%

·        Region: Kakheti, Gurjaani (PDO)

·        Grape Variety: Rkatsiteli 100%

·        Aroma: Forest fruits, with bright dominance of stone fruits, especially peaches.

·        Taste: Balanced with slight acidity and a strong, long finish.

·        Color: Amber

·        Food paring: Seafood, salads and game meat.

This is an amber/orange/skin contact wine.

The wine-making process involves pressing the grapes and then pouring the juice, grape skins, stalks and pips into the Qvevri (Amphora-like vessel that is buried in the ground). Fermentation process is done inside the Qvevri. After malolactic fermentation is done, the wine is aged for a period of 4-6 months. Fermentation with the skin gives this wine Amber color.