Rus: Georgian Wines and Spirits - Page 5
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Barakoni
A naturally semi-dry red wine made from the unique Alexandreuli and Mudzhuretuli grape varieties cultivated in Western Georgia on the steep slopes of the Rioni gorge in the Caucasian mountains. This top quality wine of light-ruby color has a fine fragrance of violets, natural pleasant sweetness and a tender harmonious taste. When ready for use, Barakoni contains 10 - 12 % alcohol, 1.5 - 2.5 % sugar and has 5 - 7 % titrated acidity. The wine has been manufactured since 1981.
Khikkhvi
A vintage white dessert wine made from the Khikhvi grape variety grown in Kardanakhi. It has pleasant amber color, a characteristic aroma and a delicate taste. Its strength is 15 vol.%, sugar content 18 - 20 %, titrated acidity 4 - 8 g/1. The wine has been produced since 1924. At international competitions it received 4 gold medals.
Saamo
This vintage dessert white sweet wine is made from the Rkatsiteli grape variety cultivated in the Kardanakhi vineyards of the Gurdzhaani district in Kakheti. It takes the wine three years to mature. The golden-color wine has an original fine bouquet, a pleasant taste with a harmonious honey fragrance. When ready for use, the wine contains 17 % alcohol, 13 % sugar and has 4 - 6 g/1 titrated acidity. It has been manufactured since 1980. At international exhibitions Saamo was awarded 4 gold & 1 silver medal.
Salkhino
A liqueur-type of dessert wine made from the Izabella grape variety with an addition of the Dzvelshava, Tsolikauri and other grape varieties cultivated in the Mayakovski district (Western Georgia). It has characteristic ruby or pomegranate color. The alcohol content is 15 %, sugar content 30 %, titrated acidity 3 - 7 g/l. At international competitions the wine received 6 gold medals. It has been produced since 1928.[]
Gelati
White dry ordinary wine made of the Tsolikauri, Tsitska and Krakhuna grape varieties cultivated in Western Georgia. The wine of straw color has a characteristic savor with a fruity flavor and fresh harmonious taste. Its strength is 10.0 - 12.5 vol.% and titrated acidity 5 - 8 %.
Kakheti
White table wine made of the Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grape varieties cultivated in Kakheti. The amber-color wine has a fruity aroma with a vanillic flavor. It is characterized by an energetic, velvety and harmonious taste. Its strength is 10.5 - 13.0 vol.% and titrated acidity 4 - 6 %. At international wine competitions the Kakheti wine was awarded 1 silver & 1 bronze medal. It has been produced since 1948.
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