Dugladze Tibaani AOC Qvevri Orange Wine 2017, Georgia

Classic orange wine with aromas of dried apple and hazelnut.

Dugladze Tibaani AOC Qvevri is a dry orange wine from Kakheti, Georgia. It is 100% Rkatsiteli with 12.5% abv. Suitable for Vegans.

An orange wine crafted from Georgia's most planted variety, Rkatsiteli, and fermented in the ancient Qvevri method. The vines grow in the celebrated Tibaani micro-climate within the wider Kakheti wine region on black and clay soils, which suits the Rkatsiteli grape nicely. The fruit is fermented, along with its stems, in Qvevri clay pots and kneaded three times a day as it ferments to extract flavour, colour and tannin. It is finally left on its skins before being bottled as a deep, classic style of orange wine. Full of character; think dried orchard fruits, sugared hazelnuts, honeydew melon and garden herbs. Tibaani is a great food-matcher for heartier dishes!

You'll like this if you like... more savoury, deeper flavours. Cider fans and dry sherry lovers might discover new territory here.

Pairs beautifully with: Madras and Kerala curries, Moroccan lamb (or aubergine) tagine, salted almonds, pork belly or chicken with pomegranate. Also works very well with dark chocolate.

Cheese pairing: Strong Cheddar cheese.

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