Kapistoni: Tavkveri
Winery: Kapistoni
Grape variety: Tavkveri
Region: Kartli, Georgia
Vintage: 2019
Eye: Medium-dark Ruby
Nose: Blackberries, blueberries, cherries and hints of black pepper
Taste: Well-balanced medium tannin structured red with powerful red berries and long lasting finish
Skin contact: 4 weeks in Qvevri (amphora)
Bottling: Unfiltered
Alcohol: 12%
Food pairing: Veal, cured meats and mature hard cheeses
Kapistoni in Georgian means a good wine and this bottle most definitely lives up to it's name! It has a rich depth of aromas, is very pleasant and easy to drink. 1 month skins contact period in Qvevri gives these grapes an endless opportunity to bring out it's unique characteristics and amaze you with every sip. Nika Chochishvili - the winemaker really knows how to find a sweet spot while working with local unique grapes. This bottle is easily one of the best choices if you are introducing yourself or someone to Georgian wines.
Disclaimer: Kapistoni wines are natural and made with the best grapes from the harvest.
Grapes are carefully handpicked and come from vineyards that were planted free of artificial chemical agents.
No filtration or additives are used in the production of Kapistoni wines.