Tchotiashvili Rkatsiteli Dry White Wine 2017 13% (Kakheti, Georgia)
Tchotiashvili Rkatsiteli Dry White Wine is a magnificent dry amber wine produced by the acclaimed Tchotiashvili Family Winery in Kakheti, Georgia’s ancient winemaking cradle 🍇✨.
Crafted from 100% Rkatsiteli, one of Georgia’s oldest and most respected grape varieties, this wine is the pure embodiment of Kakhetian tradition — natural, expressive, and deeply soulful.
Fermented and aged in qvevri (large clay vessels buried underground) using centuries-old techniques, this wine undergoes extended skin contact, developing the signature amber hue, rich texture, and robust character typical of traditional Georgian wines.
Tchotiashvili Rkatsiteli Dry White Wine In the glass, Rcheuli Qvevri Rkatsiteli displays a deep golden-amber color with copper reflections.
On the nose — aromas of overripe apricot, dried orange peel, wild honey, and spice, interwoven with subtle earthy and herbal notes 🍊🍯🌿.
On the palate — intense yet graceful, with soft tannins and flavors of baked apple, fig, and warm spices, balanced by gentle acidity and a long, velvety finish.
This wine is unfiltered and rich in phenolic compounds and natural vitamins, preserving all the wholesome qualities of traditional qvevri winemaking.
It pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, roasted vegetables, spicy Georgian dishes, or grilled white meats 🧀🍗🥗.
Each vintage under the Rcheuli Qvevri label is handcrafted and produced in small quantities, reflecting the best of Georgia’s winemaking heritage and the Tchotiashvili family’s dedication to purity and perfection 🇬🇪🍷.
Key Details:
- 🍇 Grape Variety: 100% Rkatsiteli
- 🏺 Style: Dry Amber Wine (Qvevri, Rcheuli Series)
- 🌍 Origin: Kakheti, Georgia
- 🗓️ Vintages: 2013 / 2016 / 2017 / 2019 / 2020
- 💪 ABV: ~13%
- 🍾 Filtration: Unfiltered
- 🌿 Fermentation: Traditional Kakhetian Qvevri Method
- 🍽️ Pairing: Aged Cheese, Vegetables, White Meat, Georgian Cuisine
- 🍷 Serve Temperature: 12–14°C
