Chardakhi Chinuri 2022 - Iago Bitarishvili

Chardakhi Chinuri - Iago Bitarishvili

Iago Bitarishvili's Chardakhi Chinuri is a white wine made from an ancient Georgian grape variety called Chinuri. Fermented with natural yeasts in amphorae, macerated for 6 months on the skins and aged first in the same amphorae and then for 24 months in steel. It has a golden golden color. The nose releases hints of fresh fruit, dried fruit and sweet spices. In the mouth it is energetic, with a good acid texture, balanced and excellent persistence. An original wine, a must try.

Service

It is recommended to taste it at a 10/12 ° temperature in tulip goblets. Wine to drink immediately but if left a few years in the cellar can give great emotions.

Pairings

Excellent wine to match with first savory dishes, grilled meats, to try with a donut stew with polenta.

Cellar: Iago Bitarishvili

 The Iago Bitarishvili winery is located in the village of Chardakhi, in the Kartli region, characterized by a continental climate. The company was the first in Georgia, in 2005, to obtain organic certification. The vines, about fifty years old, are grown in Chinuri, one of the main autochthonous white grape varieties, spread over two hectares in the Mukharani Valley, one of the historical and best wine areas in the area. The vinification takes place strictly according to the traditional Georgian method: fermentation and aging take place in contact with the skins and stalks (chacha), and continue for several weeks depending on the vintage, in clay amphora, locally called Chinuri. Iago has amphorae over 300 years old, with a capacity ranging from 150 liters up to 3,000 liters, from which it obtains an annual production which today is around 5,000 bottles.