๐ Bimbili Irodioni Rachuli Tetra 2020 Dry White Wine is a dry white qvevri wine from Racha, Georgia, made by Itsis Marani, the Gurgenidze family winery. Rachuli Tetra, also recorded as Tsulukidzis Tetra, gives this bottle its distinct regional identity. The 2020 harvest comes from established vineyards across Racha, bringing a traditional local grape into a wine intended to accompany food and reward attentive tasting.
๐บ Traditional Rachan winemaking combines a wooden winepress with qvevri, the earthenware vessels central to this bottling. Its character includes a pronounced phenolic edge alongside lively acidity, a combination that adds texture and definition to the dry palate. Production was limited to 2,600 bottles, and the wine was bottled on 28 June 2021. This is an unfiltered wine containing sulphites.
๐ Decanterโs tasting assessment identifies apricot and citrus peel aromas, including grapefruit, lime and orange rind, followed by quince on the palate and lifted acidity. These fruit notes sit alongside the wineโs traditional texture, offering a useful balance between aromatic interest and freshness. A natural cork beneath the white wax closure completes the presentation.
๐ฝ๏ธ Serve Bimbili Irodioni Rachuli Tetra 2020 Dry White Wine at a suggested 10โ12ยฐC and allow the wine a little time in the glass. For the table, consider roast poultry, fish, vegetable dishes and aged cheese. These are pairing suggestions chosen to complement its acidity and phenolic structure. A 750 ml bottle at 12% alcohol is suited to sharing over a meal with friends or exploring Georgian regional wine.
๐ฅ This exact 2020 vintage earned a Bronze medal and 88 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2022. The recognition belongs to Irodioni Rachuli Tetra 2020 itself. With its rare grape, limited production and traditional qvevri method, it makes a thoughtful choice for a wine enthusiast interested in Racha and the Gurgenidze familyโs work.
Key Details
- ๐ก Producer: Bimbili / Gurgenidze Family Winery โ Itsis Marani
- ๐ Origin: Racha, Georgia
- ๐ Grape: 100% Rachuli Tetra (Tsulukidzis Tetra)
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Vintage: 2020
- ๐ท Style: Dry white qvevri wine; unfiltered
- ๐ฅ Alcohol: 12%
- ๐พ Volume: 750 ml
- ๐ธ Aroma: Apricot, grapefruit, lime and orange rind
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Taste: Quince, high acidity and phenolic texture
- ๐บ Winemaking: Traditional Rachan wooden winepress and qvevri; 2,600 bottles
- ๐ก๏ธ Serving: Suggested 10โ12ยฐC
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Pairing: Suggested poultry, fish, vegetables and aged cheese
- ๐ Closure: Natural cork under white wax
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Award: Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 โ Bronze, 88 points
