A crisp, vibrant Georgian dry white that pairs bright orchard fruit and citrus zest with 8,000 years of honest winemaking heritage.

In the glass, Vachnadziani Winery Kakheti Rkatsiteli pours a clean, pale straw. The nose is open and immediately inviting, offering aromas of crunchy green apple, lemon peel, white blossom, and a subtle touch of white pepper.

On the palate, it delivers refreshing citrus and juicy pear underpinned by a clean, stony minerality and a satisfyingly pithy, dry finish. It avoids any heaviness, drinking clean and lively from first sip to last.

This is an easy-going, versatile bottle at the dinner table. It works brilliantly alongside simple grilled white fish, garlic and herb roast chicken, fresh salads with goat's cheese, or classic mezze spreads featuring flatbreads, dips, and salted cheeses

About the Producer

Georgia is considered to be the ‘cradle of wine', as 8,000 year-old indigenous Rkatsiteli grape seeds have been found in clay vessels. Vachnadziani was established in 1953 and is one of the oldest wineries in Georgia. During the Soviet years the vineyard fell into disrepair, but now the vineyards and cellars have received considerable investment. The aim is to preserve their ancient wine culture while combining it with cutting edge technology. With over 1,000 hectares of vineyard, covering the Kakheti region in eastern Georgia and the Imereti, Racha and Lechkhumi regions in western Georgia, Vachnadziani cultivates 25 vine varieties - the majority of which are indigenous. Their exciting and dynamic range reveals all the charm of this historic winemaking land.

Vineyard and Winery

The Rkatsiteli grapes are cultivated across the fertile, alluvial terraces of Kakheti, sheltered by the Caucasus Mountains. The region enjoys warm, sunny days tempered by cool mountain breezes at night, preserving natural acidity and freshness while allowing the grapes to ripen steadily.

Harvested by hand at optimum ripeness, the fruit is gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using modern European methods. Fermenting in stainless steel rather than traditional subterranean clay qvevri keeps the primary fruit aromas front and centre, resulting in a crisp, bright, and thoroughly approachable expression of Georgia's signature white grape.