TEVZA
Tevza Tavkveri-Shavkapito 2022
Red · 6 × 750 mL · Qvevri · Wild yeast · KartliAromas of forest berries and ripe sour cherries. Mouthwatering acidity balanced with round tannins. Decanting is recommended.
GrapesTavkveri, Shavkapito
FermentationSpontaneous, in 900-1300 L qvevri
AgingStabilized in qvevri after maceration until spring, then bottled
YeastWild
SulfitesNaturally occurring
Skin contact3 weeks
FiltrationUnfiltered (may form sediment)
Serve at15-17°C
Alcohol12.5%
RegionKartli
About this wine
Goga Tevzadze, on the back label: “I believe in indigenous Georgian grapes, native wild yeasts, low-intervention ancient Qvevri vinification and alive, purposeful Georgian wines. All my wines are sourced from above 20 year old vineyards in Kartli and are made at my home with love and respect.”
About TEVZA
Goga Tevzadze established his traditional micro-winery at his home in Mtskheta in 2018. Tevza is focused on producing lively, natural, and highly expressive wines from the distinctive varietals of Kartli, sharing the region's native wine traditions with the world.