Dila-O, Rkatsiteli Mtsvane
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Organic
Orange Wine (Skin Contact)

Dila-O, Rkatsiteli Mtsvane - 2024

750 mL
Item # 43263

An orange wine made with two local grapes, Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane. Fermented and aged in underground qvevri. If you're new to orange wines or want one that is accessible and not extreme, you've found your bottle.

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Wine made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention avoiding the use of chemicals, additives and technology.

Orange Wine (Skin Contact)

Orange wine is made by using white wine grapes, which are pressed and left in contact with the skins, seeds, and stems for an extended period of time, similar to how red wine is made.

This prolonged maceration extracts color, tannins, and phenols, giving the wine a darker, sometimes orange color. It also produces a wine with more structure and intense flavor.

Maceration times can vary between a few hours to many months, with longer contact giving more color and extraction.


Staff Pick Notes

If you have been looking to try an authentic Georgian Amber Wine (also known as Orange Wine in other parts of the world), but didn’t know where to begin, this blend from Dila-O is a great place to start! A 50-50 blend of Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane, two native Georgian varietals, undergo only one month of skin contact, producing a lighter style of Amber Wine that is softer and less tannic than others from the country. Fermented and aged in qvevri before stabilizing in stainless steel, this blend combines the crisp acidity of Rkatsiteli with the aromatic high tones of Mtsvane. A bouquet of dried apricots, cantaloupe, & wildflower honey showcase the elegant side of Georgia, while wild yeasts and minimally added sulfites help capture that extra magic that can only come from here!

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