Artana Tavkveri 2017
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| Management number | 253691593 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$15.20 | Model Number | 253691593 | ||
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Artana's Tavkveri is a dry rosé made from 100% Tavkveri grapes grown in the village of Kistauri, in the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia. Tavkveri is a dark-skinned grape native to Kartli with functionally female flowers, meaning it must be interplanted with hermaphroditic vines to pollinate. It is most commonly used in red and rosé blends across Georgia, but here it is bottled as a single varietal.
The grapes are pressed into qvevri without stems. Fermentation begins naturally within 24 hours and is stirred 3 to 5 times daily. After approximately two days, the grape solids are separated using a Godori, a traditional cylindrical basket, and the juice is moved to a clean qvevri where fermentation continues for 3 to 4 weeks. The qvevri is then sealed until winter, allowing the wine to settle undisturbed. No fining, no filtering, and no sulfur added.
Despite its rosé classification, this wine has the structure and presence of a light red. The short skin contact imparts some tannin and a deeper color than most rosés, with lively acidity and fruit driven by cherry, cranberry, and raspberry, alongside a faint spice and floral note from the grape itself.
Artana Wines was founded in 2014 by Anastasia Akhvlediani and Mariam Palavandishvili, grandchildren of Dimitri Rcheulishvili, whose family purchased vineyards in the village of Artana in 2007. The winery is certified organic by the Natural Wine Association of Georgia and produces all wines in qvevri using spontaneous fermentation.
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