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Tbilvino Alazani Valley White

£14.20

Grape: Rkatsiteli

Country: Georgia

Region: Kakheti / Alazani Valley

Body: Light-Med

Abv: 11.5%

Size: 75cl

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As the wine that was the inspiration for Turton Wines' founding, Georgian wine continues to have unrivalled breadth. Widely acknowledged as the origin of wine as we know it, Georgia began production over 8,000 years ago and has sites of ancient winemaking  with protected status from UNESCO. Famed for their ancient Qvevri winemaking method and the ability to not only produce superb red, white and orange dry wines, but superb and quintessentially Georgian semi-sweet wines of all types.  

Tbilvino present a gentle semi-sweet white wine from Alazani Valley using hand picked Rkatsiteli from the sunny river slopes, the most planted native white grape in Georgia due to its hardiness, versatility and deep flavour. Pale gold in colour, it shows rich aromas of melon, quince, poached pear, stewed apple and nuances of honey. The palate suggests baked apple, sultana and refreshing lemon meringue pie on the luxuriously sweet finish. Try with apple crumble, fruit tarts, soft or blue cheeses.

Tbilvino were established in 1962 and are a leading producer of Georgian wines. Their main winery and vineyards are rest in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains in Kakheti overlooking the fertile Alazani River Valley, with a second winery in the capital, Tbilisi (Kartli). Their team of experienced winemakers and a mix of modern and traditional fermentation methods allow them to create a wide range of wine styles.

Many Georgian wines source grapes from small family vineyards, so ingrained in culture that they are a strong part of family heritage. There are several wine regions that hold 18 Specific Viticultural Areas held in high regard, with careful monitoring and low yields. The ancient Qvevri method is still in wide use. Qvevri are large clay pots, buried underground to their necks for perfect fermentation and ageing temperature, often with skins and stems for full concentration. This method is a key part of orange wine production.

Sub Type: White
Grape: Rkatsiteli
Country: Georgia
Region/Appellation: Kakheti/Alazani Valley
Tasting Notes:

Rich aromas of melon, quince, poached pear, stewed apple and nuances of honey. The palate suggests baked apple, sultana and refreshing lemon meringue pie on the luxuriously sweet finish.

Appearance: Gold
Body: Light-Med
Sweetness: Medium Sweet
Blending: Varietal
Oaking: Unoaked
ABV: 11.5%
Vintage: 2016 / 2018
Vintage Note: From the vintages available you will be delivered the earliest or a mix depending on quantities ordered. Please leave a message in basket if you require a specific vintage
World Type: Old World
Closure: Cork
Wine Size: 75cl
Suitable: N/A
Food Match: Desserts|Soft Cheese|Blue Cheese
Producer: Tbilvino
SKU TBILVINOALAZWHITE

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