Orgo Rkatsiteli Amber 2024

region: kakheti, georgia
grape(s): rkatsiteli
winemaker: gogi dakishvili
farming: Practicing Sustainable

Georgia has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world, dating back at least 8000 years. The practice of storing wild grape juice in clay vessels buried underground over the winter led, intentionally or not, to fermentation. The wine is aged in much the same way today: Rkatsiteli grape juice is macerated on the skins for  six months in large clay vessels. Expect light tannins, a deep amber color and a rich depth of flavor. This one features a bouquet of wildflowers, followed by notes of dried apples and apricots, mushrooms, damp earth and umami. This wine pairs especially well with slow braised meats like lamb or venison or roasted savory root vegetables.

pairing: lamb tagine