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Mtsvane

Mtsvane, or Mtsvane Kakhuri, is a grape variety native to Georgia. Mainly used to make white wine, it was so named to refer to the yellowish-green colouring of the ripened berries. It is often blended with Rkatsiteli to create fruity, aromatic wines.

General Characteristics

Colour: White

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: Low

Body: Medium

Acidity: High

ABV: Medium: 11.5-13.5%

Flavours: Nectarine Peach White Peach Apple Green Apple Grapefruit Lemon Lime Lychee Passionfruit Chamomile Jasmine Blossom Elderflower White Flower Wet Chalk Wet Stone Baking Spice Cinnamon Nutmeg Cardamom Clove Ginger Almond Marzipan

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