🍷 Tchotiashvili Mtsvane SB 2017 is a dry amber wine from Kakheti, Georgia, made from Kakhuri Mtsvane. Presented in a 750ml bottle at 12.5% ABV, it belongs to the winery’s Specially Bottled series. This is a qvevri wine with a distinctly amber identity, bringing the local grape variety together with traditional Kakhetian winemaking.
The SB collection brings together selected wines from a limited production. Each bottle receives its own number and the winemaker’s signature, connecting the individual bottle with the work behind it. The release comprises 620 individually numbered bottles. Its vintage is 2017, while the bottling date is 20 May 2020; these identify different stages of the wine’s history.
🍽️ The bouquet combines spring flowers and white fruit, with white rose and white cherry as particular highlights. Floral and fruit impressions carry onto the palate, accompanied by a soft, harmonious texture. As the wine matures, autumnal floral notes and gentle spice may develop. Its golden amber appearance gives a visual introduction to the style before the first sip.
Serve Tchotiashvili Mtsvane at 14–16°C and consider decanting to help its aromas unfold. Suitable dishes include stuffed meat preparations, grilled poultry, fish, vegetables, mushrooms and semi-mature cheeses. This range makes it useful for a Georgian table with several dishes to share.
The wine is unfiltered and contains sulphites. A small natural deposit is permitted, so let the bottle settle and pour carefully. Keep it away from direct sunlight, with storage between 5°C and 20°C. The bottle carries lot L1116MCVANE5 and EAN 4860101111106, allowing this specific release to be identified clearly.
Key Details
- 🎨 Style / colour: Dry amber wine
- 🍇 Grape: Kakhuri Mtsvane
- 🏭 Producer: Tchotiashvili / Satsnakheli
- 🌍 Country / region: Georgia / Kakheti
- 📅 Vintage: 2017
- 📅 Method: Traditional Kakhetian qvevri vinification
- 👃 Aroma: Spring flowers, white rose, white cherry
- 👄 Taste: Floral and white fruit; soft and harmonious
- 🌡️ Serving: 14–16°C; decanting recommended
- 🍽️ Pairing: Stuffed meats, grilled poultry, fish, vegetables, mushrooms, semi-mature cheese
- 📏 Volume / ABV: 750ml / 12.5%
- ⚠️ Filtration / allergens: Unfiltered; contains sulphites
