Nose
Dry Fruits, Marmalade.
Palate
Caramelized Fruit, Dry Fruits.
Growing Conditions
Sesikeli is located in the rich Alazani River Valley in Georgia’s famous Kakheti region, which is known for its history of winemaking. The vineyard is situated with views of the stunning Caucasus Mountains, where local grape varietals are cultivated.
Harvest
Grapes are from the Tsinandali micro-zone and harvested by hand.
Bottling
Wine is bottled after aging by hand.
Winemaking
The wine is handmade and limited in quantities. It is naturally fermented and aged in a large clay vessel called “Qvevri”. The process lasts 6-month and during this time grape’s skin contacts and filtrates naturally in Qvevri. After that, wine is aged in sealed Qvevri.
Aging
Wine is aged in sealed Qvevris for 2 - 3 years.
Appearance
Wine gets amber (orange) color and tannins for our Rkatsiteli.
Food Pairing
It pairs well with grilled meat, pasta, poultry, fish and the list goes on.