Description
The Georgian Wine Society mixed half case of Natural wines is designed to give a perfect introduction to the range and variety of Natural wines from Georgia. The Natural mixed half case comprises of (click on each wine for a detailed description):
Selection Last Updated on 26th November 2024
1 x Casreli Qvevri Chitistvala 2019
1 x Papari Valley ‘3 Terraces’ Qvevri Rkatsiteli 2019
1 x Lagvinari Qvevri Tsitska 2019
1 x Casreli Qvevri Saperavi 2019
1 x Ethno Qvevri Saperavi & Budeshuri 2021
1 x Papari Valley ‘3 Terraces’ Qvevri Saperavi 2020
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As interest in natural and artisan winemaking increases, a great deal of attention has recently fallen on Georgia’s ancient tradition of Qvevri winemaking. This method of winemaking dates back over 8000 years, and UNSECO has given it special protected heritage status. Qvevris are not the same as amphora – firstly, they are much larger, and are buried in the ground up to their neck to preserve a stable temperature. Secondly, the entire winemaking process takes place within the Qvevri – initial fermentation right through to maturation, with the fermenting grape juice often being left on the skins and even grape stems to produce wines of exceptional flavour and complexity. The Qvevri winemaking method inherently lends itself to a natural way of making wine, as the winemaker barely intervenes in the whole winemaking process. Once the grape juice is fermenting and the Qvevri is sealed, nature is allowed to take its course.
