| Type | Orange wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 12.0% |
Spec sheet
The wine
A single varietal Mtsvane, a pale-skinned white grape which is among Georgia's most popular, originating from decomposed basalt soils lying at an altitude of 550 metres. After straightforward pressing, alcoholic fermentation driven by native yeasts takes place in amphorae sunk into the ground. The wine rests for nine months in these qvevri before being bottled without any added sulphur.
Having an intense nose, marked by the aromas of vanilla, exotic spices and traces of almonds which seem to want to transport us to Jerez. Smooth and seductive, brimming with sweet fruit and delicate herbaceous notes evocative of tea leaves and dried herbs. Fresh and vibrant from start to finish.
Drinking and storing
Serve between 5ºC and 7ºC
Food pairing
Braised vegetables / Tuna / Chicken in a curry sauce
Customer reviews
The winery
Pheasant's Tears
Despite the fact that the people of Georgia were among the first humans to make wine, in present times their wines rarely cross national borders and those of neighbouring countries such as Russia. Georgia possesses an enviable wine-producing heritage, with points to note including the 35 authorised varieties (the majority being indigenous) and the use of ancestral winemaking techniques such as ageing the wine in qvevri, earthenware vessels sealed with beeswax and buried below...
