Teliani Valley Kakhuri No8 - Amber Wine
If orange is the new black, amber is the old orange.
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75cl
Region: Kakheti, Georgia
Grapes: Rkatsiteli 40%, Mtsvane 40%, Khikhvi 10%
Winemaker: Mikheil Khmelidze
Appellation: Kakheti
Info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable
Award: 2019 Vintage - 2021 IWC Silver Award
Award: 2019 Vintage - 2021 IWC Silver Award
Production
Kakhuri N8 is a blend of 4 Georgian indigenous grape varieties – Rkatsiteli, Kakhuri Mtsvane, Khikhvi and Kisi, harvested in Kakheti, east Georgia. Grapes are exclusively hand selected and only the highest quality, fully ripe grapes are used for production.
The wine is made using old Kakhetian traditional winemaking method with skin contact. Fermentation on skins takes place for 7-10 days, once the fermentation is finished the grape skin remain with the wine for 6 months.
Tasting Notes
From Teliani’s more experimental ‘Winery 97’ project, this amber wine is a blend of four varieties that you can’t pronounce – luckily the rich dried fruit and nutty flavours and long dry refreshing finish are much easier to get your mouth around! Don't chill it, you'll just bring the tannins forward at the expense of the lovely flavours - serve cool, not cold!
Food Match
The wine pairs especially well with fish dishes and cheeses. Serve cool, not cold.