Chinuri 2020 - Tevza

Product detailed description

The wine is made from 100% Chinuri grapes grown in Kartli region, Village Bebris and Vaziani. Over 35 Year old vineyard that is treated only manually.

Grapes are handpicked in its optimal conditions of ripeness and are directly crushed in to Qvevris that are from 1000 to 1400L. Wild fermentation starts at the natural temperature. Naturally started fermentation stops when wine is dry, which is followed with natural MLF fermentation. After analyzing and tasting the wine we fill up each individual Qvevris from the reserved lots of the same wines. Maceration and skin contact lasts between 1 to 2 months.

Early spring macerated wines are taken of their bottoms, which contain: Yeast lees, skins, seeds and sometimes stems. Then wines are transferred back to Qvevri or other containers for further clarification and style formation. Bottling is conducted under the highest standards.

The Color is slight green to bright straw, olive oil hues. Aroma of mature white peach and newly cutted grass. Very well-expressed, rich and harmonious body with pleasant tannic structure, that develops in mature yellow plums. Plentiful taste is long and dry with memorable sensation.

Goga Tevzadze established his traditional micro-winery at his home in Mtskheta in 2018. A founder of the small craft distillery “Riravo," which produces high-quality fruit brandies, he eventually left to pursue his love of winemaking. Tevza is focused on producing lively, natural, and highly expressive wines from the distinctive varietals of Kartli, sharing the region's native wine traditions with the world.