Rkatsiteli Vardisperi 2023
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A rare pink-skinned mutation of Rkatsiteli from the village of Tibaani — fermented on skins in buried clay qvevri, pale garnet in colour, and built around cranberry, rose petal, and fine-grained tannins. Georgia at its most distinctive.
Rkatsiteli Vardisperi • Kakheti • Qvevri • Skin contact
Pheasant's Tears was founded in Sighnaghi in 2005 by American painter John Wurdeman and Gela Patalishvili, whose family has been making wine in Kakheti for eight generations. Their mission was simple: keep the ancient qvevri traditions alive and rescue the rare indigenous varieties that were quietly disappearing. Vardisperi — "like a rose" — is a pink-skinned mutation of Rkatsiteli that Pheasant's Tears helped bring back from the edge. Grown on sandstone and quartz soils near Tibaani at 400 metres, hand-harvested, 3 weeks of skin maceration in buried qvevri, then 6 months in qvevri and 3 months in stainless steel. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, zero sulphur.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: cranberry, rose petal, white cherry, dried herbs
Palate: taut, fresh red fruit, rosehip, hibiscus, subtle spice
Texture: pale garnet, finely grained tannins, lively acidity
Finish: long, structured, and gently wild
Serve lightly chilled.
Country Georgia / Kakheti
Colour Orange
Grape Rkatsiteli
Bottle Size 75cl
Year 2023
Pickup available at Amsterdam Shop
Usually ready in 1 hour
Rkatsiteli Vardisperi 2023
Amsterdam Shop
Hazenstraat 60
1016 SR Amsterdam
Netherlands
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