Georgian sparkling pink semi-sweet wine Teliani Valley

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This Georgian sparkling rosé from Teliani Valley Winery is typically made in a semi-dry/semi-sweet style from red grape varieties (most often Saperavi, sometimes Pinot Noir), with a moderate ABV of around 11–11.5% and a vibrant berry flavor. Teliani Valley is one of Georgia's largest and most famous wineries, located in the Kakheti region near the city of Telavi. The winery has been operating since the 1990s and produces a wide range of wines: still, sparkling, qvevri, and chacha, using both international and indigenous varieties (Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, etc.).

- Type: Semi-sweet sparkling rosé

- Region: Kakheti, eastern Georgia

- Grapes: Saperavi is the main grape variety, sometimes blended with Pinot Noir or other varieties; This gives the wine a rich color and a vibrant berry profile

- Alcohol: approximately 11.5% ABV

Style-wise, this is a modern, light sparkling wine, focused on fruitiness and lightness, rather than the complex aging of Champagne

- Color: light pink to salmon, with small, active bubbles

- Aroma: raspberry, strawberry, red currant, and sometimes cherry and wild berries

- Taste: juicy, with a pronounced berry sweetness but refreshing acidity; residual sugar smooths out the acidity, giving the wine a soft, summery feel

- Finish: medium-length, with a fruity, slightly candy-like finish

To explain it to the Dutch, it's closer to a fresh, fruity Prosecco Rosé demi-sec, but with a Georgian character (thanks to the Saperavi)

- The sparkle is achieved through secondary fermentation (usually in tanks, like Prosecco) to preserve the vibrant fruit profile

- Best served well chilled: 6–8°C, in a sparkling glass or flute

- The wine is best enjoyed young, during the first couple of years after bottling, when the fruit aromas are at their most vibrant

For a Dutch audience, Teliani Valley Sparkling Rosé Semi-Sweet is best described as a versatile "feestwijn":

- As an aperitif – as a light, refreshing sparkling wine with a hint of sweetness

- With food – pairs well with light berry and fruit desserts, fruit tarts, soft cheeses, and Asian dishes with a slightly spicy edge, where the balance of sweetness and acidity is important

- Informal settings – as a summer rosé with bubbly flavors for BBQs, picnics, and celebrations