{"product_id":"kisi-kvevri-2024","title":"Kisi Qvevri 2024 – Georgian Orange Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eKisi, Georgian natural wine from our own organic vineyard in Kakheti, crafted according to 8,000-year-old traditions in a Qvevri (underground clay amphora).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this Kisi special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-picked grapes from our organic \u003ca href=\"\/en-ge\/pages\/vineyard\" title=\"Organic Vineyard of Inavarde Wines in Georgia\"\u003evineyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin-contact fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ge\/blogs\/blog\/how-qvevri-wine-is-made\" title=\"How Qvevri Wine Is Made In Georgia\"\u003eQvevri\u003c\/a\u003e (underground clay amphora)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Georgian natural wine with zero additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfiltered, unsulfured, minimal intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at our own cellar by the winemaker personally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex aromas, full body, and rich tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste and Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Qvevri, this dry \u003ca href=\"\/en-ge\/collections\/orange-wine\" title=\"Buy Orange Wine From Georgia\"\u003eorange wine\u003c\/a\u003e is characterized by its robust body, pleasant tannins, and layered aromas of ripe peach, apricot, and wildflowers. This Kisi amphora wine has great aging potential, allowing its tannins to become rounder and softer over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Kisi?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch like \u003ca href=\"\/en-ge\/products\/khikhvi-qvevri-2024\" title=\"Buy Khikhvi Natural Georgian Wine From Qvevri\"\u003eKhikhvi\u003c\/a\u003e, Kisi is an ancient Kakhetian grape variety used to produce white, amber, and orange wines. During the Soviet occupation, Kisi was largely forgotten as the focus shifted to higher-yielding varieties like \u003ca href=\"\/en-ge\/products\/rkatsiteli-qvevri-2024\" title=\"Buy Rkatsiteli Natural Georgian Wine\"\u003eRkatsiteli\u003c\/a\u003e. Over the last 30 years, Kisi has seen a strong resurgence.\u003cbr\u003eKisi wines are aromatic and complex, often featuring notes of peach, apricot, and other ripe stone fruits, as well as dried herbs and honey. When fermented on the skins, Kisi wines are rich in tannins that grow smoother and more velvety with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Qvevri Wine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Qvevri is a clay amphora buried in the ground used for winemaking. This traditional method is part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ich.unesco.org\/en\/RL\/ancient-georgian-traditional-qvevri-wine-making-method-00870\" title=\"Ancient Georgian Qvevri winemaking method at UNESCO\"\u003eUNESCO\u003c\/a\u003e’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. People in the territory of modern-day Georgia were already making wine this way 8,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics of Qvevri Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking wine in a Qvevri is a unique thing that shapes the character of the wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the Qvevris are buried, they maintain naturally cool and stable temperatures. This allowed the Kisi grapes to ferment slowly and gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanks to the egg-shaped structure, skins, seeds, and other particles settle at the bottom, naturally filtering the wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Oxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The porous clay allows tiny amounts of oxygen to enter during the process, giving this Kisi its unmistakable character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking Process in Qvevri\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this 2024 Kisi Orange Wine, we pressed hand-harvested, carefully sorted grapes and added the entire \"mash\" (juice, pulp, skins, and seeds) into a Qvevri. As with all our wines, fermentation was triggered by naturally occurring wild yeasts (spontaneous fermentation). After 24 days of 100% skin contact, we separated the wine from the skins and seeds and moved it to another vessel. After eight months in a stainless steel tank, the wine was bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInavarde Wines is a small, owner-managed cellar in Eniseli, a village in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. The winery was founded in 2020 by Swiss expat \u003ca href=\"\/en-ge\/pages\/about-us\" title=\"About Inavarde Wines And Its Founder Fabio Bolognese\"\u003eFabio Bolognese\u003c\/a\u003e. Using organic grapes from its own vineyard, Inavarde Wines produces around 4,000 to 5,000 bottles of natural wine per year, including about 1,500 bottles of Kisi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe that a thriving vineyard and exceptional grapes are the most important requirements for good wine. That’s why we put so much work and passion into our organic\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"\/en-ge\/pages\/vineyard\" title=\"Organic Vineyard of Inavarde Wines in Georgia\"\u003evineyard\u003c\/a\u003e and only intervene in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ge\/pages\/cellar\" title=\"Wine Cellar of Inavarde Wines in Kakheti Georgia\"\u003ecellar\u003c\/a\u003e when absolutely necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin: Kakheti\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in Eastern Georgia, Kakheti is the country’s most important wine region, home to about 75% of all vineyards. The continental climate—with hot summers and cool nights—and mineral-rich soils provide ideal conditions for the Kisi variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeorgian Dishes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDambalkhacho cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOstri (beef stew)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMtsvadi (Georgian barbecue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaked mushrooms with Sulguni cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternational Dishes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled steaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy, aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this 2024 Kisi Qvevri, we recommend a serving temperature of 14–16°C. Decant the wine at least one hour before enjoying to let the aromas fully unfold—two to three hours is even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin-fermented Kisi wines have good aging potential. Since this is a natural wine with no added sulfur or preservatives, it is essential to store it in a cool, dark place:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11°C to 16°C: Can be stored for several years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17°C to 19°C: Can be stored for several months up to 1–2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20°C and above: Enjoy 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: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Kisi\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: Qvevri\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: 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 3.4 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.3 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulfites (no additional sulfites were added to this wine; the contained sulfites occur naturally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ: Kisi Qvevri 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are Orange Wines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ge\/collections\/orange-wine\" title=\"Buy Natural Orange Wines From Georgia\"\u003eOrange wines\u003c\/a\u003e are made by fermenting white grapes on their skins. The \"mash\" is the mixture of juice, pulp, seeds, and skins. Since most of the color pigments are in the skins, the wine takes on an amber to orange hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy this Kisi in Tbilisi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find the Inavarde Wines Kisi Qvevri 2024 at Wine Boutique Tbilisi (17 Eristav-Khoshtaria St) and at WAREHOUSE at Stamba (14 Merab Kostava St).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inavarde Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48108785205473,"sku":"43952024001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/0479\/5873\/files\/Flasche_Kisi_Kvevri_2024_georgischer_Orange-Wein_Inavarde_Wines.webp?v=1779610185","url":"https:\/\/inavarde.wine\/en-ge\/products\/kisi-qvevri-2024","provider":"Inavarde Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}