Teliani Valley Glekhuri Kisi Qvevri Amber Wine, Akhmeta, Georgia

Teliani is an old winery dating back to the 1800s. Today they have a team of innovative young winemakers who are given the time, equipment, fruit, and support they need to create really exciting things.

The wine is made from the traditional Kisi grape grown in the villages of Akhmeta district in south west Kakheti. The Kisi grapes are grown in clay and stone soils, whole bunches are fermented in underground qvevri for 6 months, lending the wine its amber colour, distinctive flavour and mildly tannic structure.

Kisi is a native Georgian grape with sweet spice notes and great acidity, perfect for maintaining freshness. Fermentation in Qvevri adds great complexity and texture. Don't chill it, you'll just bring the tannins forward at the expense of the lovely flavours - serve cool, not cold!

Works well with light poultry dishes, charcuterie and salads. Serve cool, not cold.