Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Kindzmarauli

"Kindzmarauli is a naturally semi-sweet red wine. The ripeness is balanced by fine soft textured tannins. Kindzmarauli has achieved recognition throughout Europe for over half a century for its supreme quality and magnificent taste. Kindzmarauli is a legendary name in Russia, where this wine remains a coveted commodity among the new connoisseurs. Produced in the Kvareli district, in the Republic of Georgia, this 100%-Saperavi wine has a very dark rich, red ruby color. Strong characteristic nose exhibiting touches of fresh berries. Naturally sweet on the palate, warm, velvety with delicate fruit flavors. Complements soft cheeses, sweet meat and fish dishes and all desserts." —winemaker

"Mukuzani is the most famous dry red wine from the Republic of Georgia. It is aged at least three years in French oak barrels. Mukuzani has won eight gold, four silver, and one bronze medal at international competitions. From the Mukuzani district in Kakheti, this 100%-Saperavi wine exhibits a dark, rich, red ruby color. The nose reveals a pleasant fruitiness with wood tones and spice. It has a silky texture on the palate and shows complex fresh fruit flavors, oak, and light earthiness. Complements roasts, game, and grilled meat." —winemaker

"A naturally semi-sweet red wine made, like many of the other Dozortsev estate-bottled wines, from the Saperavi grape variety. Akhasheni is what you find in a typical Georgian home. Produced since 1958, Akhasheni has been awarded six gold and five silver medals at international wine exhibitions. This 100%-Saperavi wine bears the Akhasheni appellation of the Gurdzhanni district of Kakheti, Georgia. Showing a dark pomegranate color, the wine bears a pleasant fruitiness and light spice on the nose. Harmonious velvety taste with slight chocolate flavor. Complements red meat, venison, and lamb dishes." —winemaker

"Khvanchkara is known as the 'pearl' amongst the Georgian wines and is the most popular. Khvanchkara has its longstanding reputation due to its being the favorite wine of Georgia's most notorious native son, Joseph Stalin. It was also drunk during the 1945 Yalta Conference by Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. Its excellent qualities have earned it two gold and four silver medals at international exhibitions. From the Khvanchkara district in Western Georgia, this wine is made from 60% Alexandrouli and 40% Mujuretuli, exhibiting a rich, red ruby color. On the nose are aromas of raspberry, cherries, and pomegranate. The palate reveals a harmonious, velvety taste with raspberry flavors. Complements all meat dishes, soft cheeses, and a full assortment of desserts." —winemaker