Georgian orange dry qvevri wine Sopho's Rkatsiteli

The wine is made from the local Rkatsiteli grape variety, which has been grown in Georgia for over 3,500 years.

Alcohol: 13%

Grapes: Rkatsiteli

Serving temperature: 10-12°C

Producer: Sopho's

Region: Mukuzani, Kakheti

Color: Amber, golden-honey, with a warm hue characteristic of this wine's prolonged skin contact.

Aroma: Chamomile, tea leaf, pear, apricot, dried fruit, light caramel and herbal notes. This wine has a delicate and fresh profile.

Taste: An amber wine with lively acidity, ripe tannins, and a delicate structure. The palate features pear, quince, apricot, citrus freshness, tea-herbal notes, and a slight astringency from maceration in qvevri. Style-wise, it's more fiery and balanced than many coarse orange/qvevri wines.

Food pairings: poultry, turkey, fish, soft and semi-hard cheeses, vegetarian dishes, eggplant with nuts, satsivi, khachapuri, dishes with herbs and light spices. Vivino also lists pairings with lamb, poultry, lean fish, soft cheeses, and vegetarian dishes.