Rkatsiteli Qvevri Wine, Ivane Nareklishvili
Rkatsiteli Qvevri Wine, Ivane Nareklishvili, Ivane Nareklishvili
The classic grape variety of Georgia, made in the the traditional Qvevri method - producing and ageing the wine in giant caly vessels burried in the ground. Ivane;s Rkatsiteli produces a classic Georgian amber wine, with notes of dried apricot and spice.
Tasting with Ivane, was the highlight of our trip to Georgia, the wines were all so delicious and expressive that it was hard not to fall in love with them all.
Ivane has been making wine for over 25 years and has a wealth of experience from winemaking both in Georgia and across Italy. After returning to his home village of Velistsikhe, Kakheti, he set up Qvevri Wine Cellars to focus on local grape varieties and traditional production methods. This is world-class natural winemaking informed by extraordinary skill, attention to detail, and a wealth of experience.