{"product_id":"kisi-khikhvi-2025-georgischer-orange-wein","title":"Kisi-Khikhvi 2025 – Georgian Orange Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur first cuvée, crafted from the grape varieties Kisi and Khikhvi, co-fermented in a kvevri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Cuvée Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-picked grapes from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inavarde.wine\/en\/pages\/vineyard\" title=\"Organic Vineyard of Inavarde Wines in Georgia\"\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented on the skins in a kvevri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Georgian natural wine with no additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural, unsulfured, minimal intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled in our own cellar, personally by the winemaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste and Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dry, medium-bodied \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inavarde.wine\/en\/collections\/orange-wine\" title=\"All Georgian Orange Wines from Inavarde\"\u003eamber wine\u003c\/a\u003e is characterized by delicate aromas of dried apricots, peach, and honey, paired with subtle herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrape Varieties Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this cuvée, we used 60% Kisi and 40% Khikhvi, both harvested on the same day from the same vineyard. Kisi and Khikhvi are ancient Kakhetian grape varieties used to produce white, amber, and orange wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Production in Kvevri\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this 2024 Kisi orange wine, we crushed the hand-harvested and carefully pre-sorted grapes and placed the entire mash into a kvevri—an ancient clay amphora buried in the ground. As with all our wines, fermentation was driven by the native yeast cultures naturally present on the grape skins (spontaneous fermentation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter one month of skin contact, we racked the juice and let it rest in the kvevri for another five months. The wine was then transferred to a stainless steel tank for further aging prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInavarde Wines is a small, owner-operated winery in Eniseli, a village in the eastern Georgian region of Kakheti. The estate was founded in 2020 by Swiss expat Fabio Bolognese. Inavarde Wines produces roughly 4,000 to 5,000 bottles of natural wine annually from the organic grapes of its own vineyard. Around 900 bottles were produced of this cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe that healthy vines and pristine, high-quality grapes are the most essential prerequisites for great wine. That is why we dedicate so much labor and passion to our organic vineyard. In the cellar, we intervene only when strictly necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin: Kakheti\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKakheti, situated in eastern Georgia, is the country’s premier wine-producing region. Three-quarters of all Georgian wine originates here. The continental climate—marked by hot summers and cool nights—along with mineral-rich soils, creates ideal growing conditions for the Kisi grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Wonderfully With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeorgian Dishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken stew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhachapuri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternational Dishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoultry and white meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-seared fish and seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this 2025 Kisi-Khikhvi, we recommend a serving temperature of 14–16 °C. Decant the wine at least 30 minutes before serving to allow its aromas to open up fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this wine was bottled unsulfured and free of artificial preservatives, cool and dark storage is essential:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 °C to 16 °C: Can be aged for several years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 °C to 19 °C: Keeps for several months up to 1 or 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 °C and above: Best enjoyed within a few weeks or months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Varieties: Kisi, Khikhvi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Georgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Kakheti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-zones: Kindzmarauli, Kvareli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinification: Kvevri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 0.75 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitratable Acidity: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About Kisi-Khikhvi 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does co-fermented mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means that the crushed grapes and skins of both varieties were transferred into the very same vessel directly after processing, where the grapes blended together and fermented as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere in Tbilisi can I buy this Kisi-Khikhvi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is expected to be available starting in spring\/summer 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inavarde Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049296298209,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/0479\/5873\/files\/kisi-khikhvi-2025.jpg?v=1792125275","url":"https:\/\/inavarde.wine\/en-ge\/products\/kisi-khikhvi-2025-georgian-orange-wine","provider":"Inavarde Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}