Teliani Valley Glekhuri Kisi Qvevri

Amber-colored white wine aged in a qvevri – the Georgian clay pot that has served for millennia as a fermentation vessel, aging container, and cellar all in one. Those who enjoy orange wines will find a classic example of this style here.

Teliani Valley lies in eastern Georgia, in the Kakheti wine region – the country's most productive and historically significant wine region. The Kisi grape is an indigenous variety of Kakheti, rarely cultivated outside of Georgia. Fermented and aged in qvevri, it develops a depth and tannin structure unlike that of classic white wines.

The nose offers aromas of dried apricot, candied ginger, and a hint of beeswax. On the palate, quince paste and orange peel emerge, accompanied by a lively acidity and subtle, velvety tannins – a typical characteristic of maceration in a qvevri. The finish is long, spicy, and slightly smoky.

• Temperature: 14–16 °C
• Food: Grilled lamb, spicy lentil dishes, mature hard cheese or Georgian Mzadi flatbread with sheep's cheese
• Drinking window: Now until 2028