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Khikhvi

Khikhvi is one of the oldest Georgian grape varieties and incredibly versatile. Used to make dry, sweet and even fortified wines, Khikhvi wines have a soft acidity, juicy stone-fruit flavours and great floral aromatics.

General Characteristics

Colour: White

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: Low

Body: Medium

Acidity: Medium

ABV: Medium (+): 13.5-15%

Flavours: Nectarine Peach White Peach Honeydew Melon Melon Watermelon Apricot Lychee Passionfruit Blossom Elderflower White Flower Beeswax Honey Lavender Violet Black Tea Acacia Peony Daffodil Lilac

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