Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Château Buera – Brut Sparkling 2021 (Tsitska)
Imereti – Georgia 🇬🇪 | Production: 850 bottles only | Hand-crafted

Overview
A vintage 2021 Brut Sparkling made from the indigenous Tsitska grape, grown in the Imereti micro-zone of western Georgia. Crafted in the Méthode Traditionnelle (secondary fermentation in bottle) and entirely hand-made, this bottling combines Georgian heritage with sparkling finesse. (Educational note: Tsitska is one of Imereti’s classic white grapes, prized for its naturally high acidity — making it perfectly suited for sparkling wines.)

Aromas & Flavors
Green apple, lemon zest, and white peach up front, joined by brioche, almond, and delicate floral notes. A mineral core runs through, giving precision and lift.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied with fine, persistent bubbles. Crisp, dry, and refreshing, with balanced acidity leading to a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairings
Ideal as an aperitif, or with oysters, sushi, grilled shrimp, and fried starters. Also pairs beautifully with Georgian cheeses like sulguni or imeruli.

Verdict
A rare and artisanal sparkling wine — vintage 2021, hand-crafted, and made from Tsitska. With only 850 bottles produced, it is refined, elegant, and one of Georgia’s most exclusive sparkling expressions. 🍾

Did You Know?
Tsitska is an indigenous Imeretian grape, traditionally used for still whites. Its high acidity makes it a natural fit for sparkling — but sparkling Tsitska is extremely rare, making this bottling a true landmark.

Collector’s Rarity 📌
Hand-crafted, single-vintage, indigenous grape, and only 850 bottles produced — Château Buera Brut Sparkling 2021 stands as both a rarity and a statement of Georgia’s modern innovation.

Hidden Gem 💎
This Tsitska-based sparkling wine blends Georgian terroir with Champagne-style winemaking, showing how tradition and innovation meet in the glass.
— a month ago

Kevin Ferguson

9.0

Saffron, Apple, kinda sweet — 5 years ago

Megan Fenlon

9.1

Wonderful Georgian wine. Made in traditional clay pots. Dark amber in Color, high proof 15% and a bit effervescent. Tastes different than wine, but outstanding. — 5 months ago

Nolan Berlin

9.0

Earthy, tannic, funky. — 2 years ago

Taylar Hart

9.5

Repeat buy. Very crisp but multifaceted. — 2 years ago

Andrew Lohse

8.9

Leesy, bready, some stone fruit with a bright acidity and a bitter finish — 6 years ago

Brad Jensen

9.3

Dry, refreshing, zippy! — 2 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Blend of indigenous varieties Tsitska (30%) and Tsolikouri (70%) from vineyards in the Imereti region in Western Georgia. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in qvevri. 2 weeks skin maceration. Elegant nose, some flinty notes. Great texture. One of the best Georgian wines I’ve had @rawwine — 2 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Love these wines. Skin contact white fermented in Quevri. Tropical and exotic fruit, savory and a little bit tannic. — 5 years ago

Martinez

8.9

Tsitska 50%, Tsolikouri 50% — 6 years ago