Chitistvala 2017 (Tchotiashvili)

Drink it now or cellar for up to 5 years. No need to decant. The Tchotiashvili family winery produces high quality Qvevri wines. Traditional winemaking techniques have been handed down from generation to generation. Expert winemaker Kakha Tchotiashvili creates his own vineyards with expert scientific knowledge. Thanks to the unique geographical conditions, first-class Georgian wines are created. The vineyards are located in Kakheti, considered the best wine region in Georgia. All the company's wines are fermented and aged in typical terracotta containers, the so-called Qvevri. History, passion and technical skills make Tchotiashvili one of the most authoritative producers of Georgian wine. This exclusive wine is part of the Specially Bottled line, a limited edition of the best vintages. Each bottle is numbered and signed for approval by the oenologist Kakha Tchotiashvili.Obtained from the ancient and rare grape variety Chitistvala, the must was left to macerate with skins in Qvevri for six months. The wine has a beautiful golden color with honey reflections. On the nose, it surprises with stone and tropical fruits that recall the scents of summer. In the mouth, it is light and mineral with soft tannins and a long finish.Try it with a cheese plate or a traditional Georgian vegetarian recipe such as Nigvziani Badrijani (eggplant rolls stuffed with walnuts).