Rkatsiteli
| Vintage(s) | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Wine Type: | Natural Dry Amber |
| Method: | Qvevri |
| Region: | Kakheti, Georgia |
| Winemaker: | Zaza Mamulashvili |
| Alcohol % | 14% |
Tasting Note
Made from Rkatsiteli, producing a rich, velvety amber wine. The flavours follow the aromas of mixed exotic fruits, predominantly mango and passion fruit, as well as hints of grass, eucalyptus and minerals. It is characterised by its silky tannins, which balance out the robust structure and full body, as well as a lasting finish.
Enjoy with meats and cheese.
Vineyard
All the Rkatsiteli grapes were grown on Bruale’s vineyards in the Kvareli microzone of the Alazani valley. The valley is blessed with fertile alluvial soil, average humidity, mild winters and long, warm summers. The altitude is around 450 metres above sea level.
Winemaking
Bruale follows the traditional Georgian Kakhetian Qvevri method of winemaking. Once pressed, the grapes were fermented in clay vessels underground for 6 months in contact with the skins, seeds and stems. The wine was then transferred into another Qvevri and aged underground at the optimum temperature of 12°C.