Iberieli Rkatsiteli 2022

A poised, short-maceration Rkatsiteli that trades weight for precision. The profile moves from pear and citrus into a subtle herbal/tea note, with silken tannins giving shape. Dry, structured, and quietly energetic. The finish is clean and mineral-leaning.

Winery: Iberieli
Origin: Tsinandali village, Kakheti
Vintage: 2022
Eye: Pale Orange
Alcohol: 11.50%

Food pairings:

Moules marinières: briny seafood and herbs match a bright, linear profile.

Risotto with asparagus: green notes + creamy texture balance phenolics.

Lemon chicken (avgolemono style): citrus and savoury richness suit the structure.

Iberieli is a family winery run by Zurab Topuridze, with vineyards and winemaking rooted in both Guria (West Georgia) and Kakheti (East Georgia). The estate’s aim is to protect Georgia’s authentic qvevri tradition, making natural-leaning wines from native grapes with a clear sense of place.

Disclaimer: in Kakheti, Zurab’s vineyard sits near Alazani River on stony soils, and his preference for lighter macerations often brings a distinct stony minerality to the finished wines.