This wine is a brilliant purple in the glass. Its nose smells like blueberry, blackberry and currant, as sweet as you think fruit should be. The palate offers a semi-sweet taste, full fruit flavors, with a racy acidity and a firm set of tannins. This wine will pair well with a meat dish, particularly pork or ham. It's not a bad choice for the holiday meal, either. — 2 years ago
Light but tasty red. No bitter after taste and very well priced. Getting this, again — 4 years ago
One of the most interesting wines I’ve ever tasted. It’s very oxidative with an almost sherry quality to it. Twigs, honey, stone fruit, and a huge aroma of lemon balm and dried fruit. — 6 years ago
Nice semi dry and fruity — 9 years ago
Хорошее вино, уровня выше среднего. На стол поставить не стыдно — 10 years ago
Delicious mountain fruit, refreshing acidity. That's a keeper. — 12 years ago
Very good Mtsvivani (unique grape variety in georgia) — 2 years ago
Good Saperavi but not one of the best. This wine needs about an hour of air before consuming. Nice classic Saperavi made in Qvevri, but not remarkable. There are more elegant examples but this wine was good and inexpensive. — 3 years ago
Very unique. Dry with subtle apricot. — 6 years ago
Light but body. Like a Pinot Gris meets chenin. Repeatable — 6 years ago
Sweet and juicy...perfect for a rich sweet or a hot summer afternoon — 9 years ago
Tastes good. Better than the other dry red I've had from Khaheti. But there's no love — 11 years ago
Teliani Valley – Amber Blend 2022
Kakheti – Georgia 🇬🇪
Overview
A traditional Georgian amber wine made from a blend of Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Kisi, and Khikhvi — four of the country’s most historic indigenous grapes. Crafted with skin contact, this cuvée reflects the ancient qvevri tradition while appealing to modern palates. (Educational note: Amber wine, also called “orange wine,” results from fermenting white grapes on their skins, giving color, tannin, and complexity.)
Aromas & Flavors
Notes of dried apricot, orange peel, and quince lead, with layers of chamomile, tea leaf, and subtle spice. Hints of honey and walnut appear, creating both freshness and earthiness.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with firm, tea-like tannins from skin contact. Textured and grippy yet lifted by acidity, finishing dry, savory, and persistent.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with Georgian cuisine like khachapuri and walnut-stuffed vegetables. Also versatile with Middle Eastern mezze, roasted poultry, or aged cheeses.
Verdict
A fascinating and authentic expression of Georgia’s amber wine tradition. Complex, grippy, and aromatic, this 2022 blend is both educational and deeply enjoyable. 🍷
Did You Know?
Georgia’s qvevri winemaking tradition, where wines are fermented and aged in clay vessels buried underground, is recognized by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
Hidden Gem 💎
An amber blend of four indigenous grapes, Teliani’s 2022 bottling is a rare chance to taste Georgia’s heritage in a single glass. — a year ago
Very good :) — 8 years ago
European style of qvevi. Very elegant! — 9 years ago
Super white wine from Georgia 🇬🇪 !!
Now, is selling in Okey (supermarket in Moscow). — 10 years ago
Erica Wiggins
Surprisingly sweet on front end but not towards end. Very much enjoying it. — 6 months ago