Red Semi-Sweet Wine: Khvanchkara

Name

Red Semi-Sweet Wine: Khvanchkara

Wine Cellar:  Koncho&Co

Vine sort

70% Aleqsandrouli, 30% Mujuretuli

Vine Age

25 years

Vineyard

Khvanchkara is grown in the micro-zone of traditional winemaking, which is one of the best and most interesting regions for making quality semi-sweet red wines. This particular micro-zone has extraordinary soil conditions due to its location on the south slope of the Rioni River’s right bank, in the Ambrolauri region. To achieve this high quality of wine, the regulation of the harvest in the vineyards starts when the grapes are first trimmed.

Vintage

Once the grapes are ripe, the healthy bunches are selectively picked by hand; this takes place at the end of October and beginning of November.

Harvest

5- 6-ton hectare

Technology

The grapes are skinned and the stems are pressed out; this is followed by controlled alcoholic boiling. The boiled matchari (new wine) is then chilled so the remaining saccharine stays in the wine.

Characterization

Khvanchkara is ruby-colored with a reddish shade and glow, which is typical for this particular micro-zone and varietal. It has a distinguishable violet bouquet, and a soft, enjoyable taste. The sweetness of the wine balances harmoniously with the acidity, which pleasantly lingers on the tongue for awhile and also demonstrates the wine’s high quality.

Recommendation

The optimal temperature for drinking is 16-18° C. Khvanchkara can be served as an aperitif, or with dessert.