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Rkatsiteli

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Rkatsiteli (pronounced ruh-kat-si-tell-ee) is an ancient grape hailing from the Balkans and Caucasus, where it has been grown for thousands of years to produce softly spiced white wine. Rkatsiteli roughly translates in an old Indo-Iranian language as “shining with snow”, which is a nod to Rkatsiteli’s great ability to withstand cold temperatures.

General Characteristics

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Apple
  • Green Apple
  • Beeswax
  • Honey
  • Balsamic
  • Fennel
  • Licorice
  • Star Anise
  • Clay
  • Dust
  • Soil
  • Pear
  • Quince
  • Brazil Nut
  • Hazelnut
  • Walnut
  • Bay Leaf
  • Dill
  • Tarragon
  • Jackfruit
  • Mango
  • Pineapple
  • Wet Chalk
  • Wet Stone

Wines with this grape

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