Crafted with expertise and finesse, Bedoba Orange wine perfectly blends flavours of dried apricot, honey, orange peel, and wild herbs. Experience its captivating texture and complexity.

This wine from Georgia is made from the indigenous grape varietals Rkatsiteli and Kisi and partially vinified in traditional qvevri vessels. Bedoba means `Day of Luck’.

About the Producer

Winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz found inspiration in the history and legacy of the winery’s founders, the Konchosvilli family, whose cellars date back to 1737. The label references the bishop Petre Konchoshvili, a prominent religious and political figure of the 19th century, and honours the longstanding relationship between the family and the church - `koncho` means cross.

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Vineyard and Winery

Bedoba Orange is made from 70% Rkatsiteli and 30% Kisi, which are Georgian grape varieties with unique characteristics. The Rkatsiteli comes from 25 year old vines grown on 8 metres of blue slate soil. This lends the grapes a very strong personality and concentration. The Kisi grapes come from younger vineyards, planted closer to the hill in a cooler microclimate on limestone soil.

The Rkatsiteli was harvested at the end of October to achieve fully developed aromatics while the Kisi was harvested at the beginning of October to secure a distinct freshness. Both were harvested by hand. In the cellar, the Rkatsiteli went directly into qvevri amphoras as whole bunches. Fermentation was carried out with only indigenous yeasts, with regular punch downs. Following fermentation, the top of the qvevri was closed and the wine was stored until March of the following year. During this time, malolactic fermentation was carried out. In March, the wine was pressed and transferred to a new qvevri for ageing. About 10% of the wine was transferred to new oak barrels. The Kisi was fully destemmed and fermented at 16°C in stainless steel tanks, where the wine was filtered after alcoholic fermentation to prevent malolactic fermentation.