Georgian Valleys Alazani Valley Red 2023
Introduction
This red wine originates from Georgia, specifically from the Kakheti region within the Alazani Valley. Established in 1962, the producer JSC Tbilvino was once a primary factory for the Soviet winemaking industry before emerging as an independent, award winning company in the late 1990s with a philosophy focused on modernizing ancient recipes. The Alazani Valley itself is one of Georgia's most famous names, named after the river that forms the border with Azerbaijan, where a warmer climate allows grapes to reach a delectable natural sweetness.
Wine Description
Georgian Valleys Alazani Valley Red displays a shimmering ruby colour with garnet tones. The nose is aromatic and tender, offering scents of red berries, forest fruits, and ripe plums layered with hints of blossoms and earthy fig chutney. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied and smooth, featuring a refined balance between its natural semi sweet fruitiness and a vibrant acidity. It is characterized by a lively character with dominant tones of raspberry and blackberry, followed by a gentle finish with a splash of citrus. This wine is a blend of approximately 70% Saperavi and 30% Rkatsiteli grapes, which are fermented in temperature controlled tanks until the desired residual sweetness of roughly 38 g/L is reached. The ABV is typically 11.5%. While the winery emphasizes high quality standards, this specific bottling is not certified organic. The optimal drinking window is from release through 2026.
Food Pairing
The semi sweet profile and balanced acidity of this Alazani Valley red make it an excellent companion for a wide range of spicy and savoury dishes. It pairs perfectly with spicy Asian or fusion cuisine, pork ribs, and hearty meat dishes like roast goat or venison curry. Its fruit forward nature also complements holiday meals like turkey with cranberry sauce and sweet treats such as cherry pie, fruit jelly, or shortbread cookies.
Introduction
This red wine originates from Georgia, specifically from the Kakheti region within the Alazani Valley. Established in 1962, the producer JSC Tbilvino was once a primary factory for the Soviet winemaking industry before emerging as an independent, award winning company in the late 1990s with a philosophy focused on modernizing ancient recipes. The Alazani Valley itself is one of Georgia's most famous names, named after the river that forms the border with Azerbaijan, where a warmer climate allows grapes to reach a delectable natural sweetness.
Wine Description
Georgian Valleys Alazani Valley Red displays a shimmering ruby colour with garnet tones. The nose is aromatic and tender, offering scents of red berries, forest fruits, and ripe plums layered with hints of blossoms and earthy fig chutney. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied and smooth, featuring a refined balance between its natural semi sweet fruitiness and a vibrant acidity. It is characterized by a lively character with dominant tones of raspberry and blackberry, followed by a gentle finish with a splash of citrus. This wine is a blend of approximately 70% Saperavi and 30% Rkatsiteli grapes, which are fermented in temperature controlled tanks until the desired residual sweetness of roughly 38 g/L is reached. The ABV is typically 11.5%. While the winery emphasizes high quality standards, this specific bottling is not certified organic. The optimal drinking window is from release through 2026.
Food Pairing
The semi sweet profile and balanced acidity of this Alazani Valley red make it an excellent companion for a wide range of spicy and savoury dishes. It pairs perfectly with spicy Asian or fusion cuisine, pork ribs, and hearty meat dishes like roast goat or venison curry. Its fruit forward nature also complements holiday meals like turkey with cranberry sauce and sweet treats such as cherry pie, fruit jelly, or shortbread cookies.
Original: $12.28
-65%$12.28
$4.30Description
Introduction
This red wine originates from Georgia, specifically from the Kakheti region within the Alazani Valley. Established in 1962, the producer JSC Tbilvino was once a primary factory for the Soviet winemaking industry before emerging as an independent, award winning company in the late 1990s with a philosophy focused on modernizing ancient recipes. The Alazani Valley itself is one of Georgia's most famous names, named after the river that forms the border with Azerbaijan, where a warmer climate allows grapes to reach a delectable natural sweetness.
Wine Description
Georgian Valleys Alazani Valley Red displays a shimmering ruby colour with garnet tones. The nose is aromatic and tender, offering scents of red berries, forest fruits, and ripe plums layered with hints of blossoms and earthy fig chutney. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied and smooth, featuring a refined balance between its natural semi sweet fruitiness and a vibrant acidity. It is characterized by a lively character with dominant tones of raspberry and blackberry, followed by a gentle finish with a splash of citrus. This wine is a blend of approximately 70% Saperavi and 30% Rkatsiteli grapes, which are fermented in temperature controlled tanks until the desired residual sweetness of roughly 38 g/L is reached. The ABV is typically 11.5%. While the winery emphasizes high quality standards, this specific bottling is not certified organic. The optimal drinking window is from release through 2026.
Food Pairing
The semi sweet profile and balanced acidity of this Alazani Valley red make it an excellent companion for a wide range of spicy and savoury dishes. It pairs perfectly with spicy Asian or fusion cuisine, pork ribs, and hearty meat dishes like roast goat or venison curry. Its fruit forward nature also complements holiday meals like turkey with cranberry sauce and sweet treats such as cherry pie, fruit jelly, or shortbread cookies.
