Iberieli Khikhvi

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Iberieli Cecilia 2021, Rkatsiteli (50%)-Mtsvane (50%), Dry Amber, Qvevri, ABV 13.5%. Made from indigenous Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes grown in the famed Kakheti region of East Georgia. Cecila, named after winemaker Zurab Topuridze's granddaughter, is made according to natural wine-making standards using traditional Georgian Qvevri (buried clay vessel). A small amount of must was used, making the wine smooth and round. All viticulture and winemaking is done under the direction of Zurab Topuridze, one of the Country’s most esteemed natural winemakers. Following hand-harvest in September, grapes are transported in small baskets, manually crushed and destemmed, placed in qvevri, fermented for one month, left on skins for 7 months, then aged another 4 months. Malolactic fermentation completes naturally. Importer: Ghvinos Wine Group LLC