Glekhuri by Teliani Valley
Glekhuri Kisi 2020
Amber · 6 × 750 mL · Qvevri wine · Unique Varietal Availability varies by statePresents with a light amber color. Primary flavors include sweet undertones (glazed nuts, sweet spices) that develop further in taste and, along with pleasant tannins and acidity, level off into a great dry finish.
Grapes100% Kisi
FermentationQvevri
Aging6 months in qvevri
SulfitesLow
Pairs withFried chicken, Beef tongue, Meaty salads.
Maceration6 months
Alcohol13%
RegionKakheti
About this wine
Glekhuri (gle-khoo-ree) is a small production line of qvevri wines produced at Teliani Valley, by the rising star winemaker Temuri Dakishvili. This white or "Amber" wine is made from 100% Kisi grapes.
The wine is fermented and aged in qvevri, large clay jars that are buried underground, and made with minimal intervention.
About Glekhuri by Teliani Valley
Glekhuri is a small qvevri only project from the head winemaker. All wines are harvested from select vineyards, fermented and aged in qvevri with extended contact. Each release is 10,000 bottles or less.