Bimbili Tsolikouri Qvevri 2020 Dry White Wine from Racha, made by Gurgenidze Family Wines at Itsis Marani. Old-vine grapes and traditional Rachuli winemaking give this bottle a distinctive regional identity. With 12% alcohol in a 750ml bottle, it is a rewarding choice for a meal with friends or for someone exploring Georgian qvevri wines.
🍇 Tsolikouri forms the heart of the blend, supported by 7% Rachuli Mtsvane and 3% Kudurauli. The fruit comes from long-established vineyards in Racha. Production follows a traditional local approach using a wooden wine press, with maturation in qvevri. This combination of local grapes and cellar tradition makes the bottle interesting to explore slowly alongside food.
✨ Bimbili Tsolikouri Qvevri 2020 Dry White Wine offers an expressive fruit character. The IWSC judges highlighted quince and pineapple, supported by structure and well-integrated tannins and acidity. The finish lingers, inviting another small sip. Its dry style and energetic palate provide a useful balance with food, while the fruit notes add detail without turning the wine into a sweet expression.
🍽️ Suggested pairings include roast poultry, fish, seafood, vegetable dishes and cheese. Try a simple chicken dish or a cheese board as a starting point, keeping intense sauces moderate so the wine’s character remains easy to appreciate. Georgian vegetable dishes can also offer a comfortable match. These are serving suggestions intended to help you enjoy its structured white-wine style.
🌡️ Serve Bimbili Tsolikouri Qvevri 2020 at approximately 10–12°C and allow a little time in the glass for the aromas to develop. It is sealed with natural cork and contains sulphites. 🏅 This exact 2020 vintage earned an IWSC Gold medal in 2023, making it a verified medal-winning choice for the table or as a gift.
Key Details
- 🏷️ Producer: Gurgenidze Family Wines / Itsis Marani
- 🌍 Origin: Racha, Georgia
- 🍇 Grapes: Tsolikouri, Rachuli Mtsvane 7%, Kudurauli 3%
- 📅 Vintage: 2020
- 🍷 Style: Dry white qvevri wine
- 🔥 ABV: 12%
- 📦 Volume: 750ml
- 👃 Aroma: Quince and pineapple
- 😋 Taste: Structured, fruity; integrated tannins and acidity
- ⏳ Maturation: Qvevri
- 🌡️ Serving: Recommended 10–12°C
- 🍽️ Best with: Suggested poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables, cheese
- 🔒 Closure: Natural cork
- 🏅 Highest verified award: IWSC Gold 2023
