Artevani 2019 Old Vine Organic Kisi Amber Wine Kakheti Georgia

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🍷 Artevani 2019 Old Vine Organic Kisi Amber Wine – Telavi, Kakheti, Georgia

100% Kisi • Qvevri-Aged • Organic & Unfiltered • Amber (Orange) Wine from Georgia’s Ancient Wine Region

A Rare and Vibrant Georgian Amber Wine from Old Organic Vines

Crafted with reverence for Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking heritage, the Artevani 2019 Old Vine Organic Kisi Amber Wine is a stunning expression of Kisi, one of Georgia’s most treasured indigenous white grape varieties. Made from organically farmed vines aged 35–40 years in Gulgula village, located in the famed Telavi district of Kakheti, this natural amber wine is produced using ancient Qvevri fermentation and bottled unfiltered to preserve its deep connection to the land.

This is a skin-contact (amber/orange) wine fermented and matured for over a year in underground clay amphorae (qvevri), delivering richness, structure, and nuance while remaining true to the natural rhythms of the vineyard and earth.

🍇 Grape & Region Highlights

• Grape Variety: 100% Kisi – indigenous to Georgia, known for its aromatic complexity and structure
• Region: Telavi PDO, Kakheti – Georgia’s most renowned winemaking region
• Vine Age: 35–40 years (old vines)
• Winemaking: Natural fermentation on skins in qvevri for 25 days, aged 12+ months, bottled unfiltered
• Farming Practices: Organic, hand-harvested

🍷 Tasting Notes

• Color: Rich amber hue with golden edges, typical of skin-contact wines
• Aroma: Lifted notes of forest fruits, white peach, and dried apricot layered with hints of wild herbs
• Palate:
  • Complex and textured with vibrant stone fruit, dried orange peel, and subtle tannins
  • Slight acidity brings balance and energy to the wine
  • A long, mineral-driven finish with notes of almond skin and earthy spice
• Finish: Elegant and persistent with excellent structure from qvevri aging

🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with:

• Grilled seafood and herbed shrimp
• Fresh salads with citrus vinaigrette
• Roast chicken, duck, or turkey
• Cheeses, both aged and soft (like manchego or brie)
• Middle Eastern or Caucasian meze plates

🌍 About Kisi & the Telavi District

Kisi is a native Georgian white grape known for its aromatic richness, natural acidity, and ability to age gracefully—especially when made in traditional qvevri. Often compared to a cross between Mtsvane’s freshness and Rkatsiteli’s structure, Kisi offers elegant stone fruit flavors, herbal complexity, and a fine tannic frame from skin contact.

The Telavi district in Kakheti, eastern Georgia, is one of the country’s most esteemed PDOs (Protected Designation of Origin). Its favorable microclimate, sun-drenched vineyards, and mineral-rich soils make it ideal for both traditional and natural wine production.

🏅 Natural, Organic, & Authentic

• Unfiltered and natural, made with minimal intervention
• Fermented and aged in qvevri, following ancient Georgian techniques
• Certified Organic and biodynamic farming practices
• A living expression of Georgia’s wine culture and terroir