Meamani Khvanchkara (75cl, 12%)

A naturally semi-sweet Georgian red wine from the Racha region, produced under the Khvanchkara Protected Designation of Origin. It blends Alexandrouli and Mudzhuretuli grown on steep, mountainous terrain within a tightly defined microzone. Under PDO regulations, grapes must be harvested at a minimum sugar content of 24%, and all processing and winemaking must occur within the microzone. The natural semi-sweetness comes from the interruption of fermentation, preserving residual grape sugars. The nose opens with blackberry and ripe raspberry, layered with sour cherry and violet, with hints of liquorice, cinnamon and earthy minerality. The palate leads with ripe wild strawberry and blackcurrant, then pomegranate and dark plum, with a balance between inherent sweetness and lively acidity. Tannins are soft and smooth. The finish is medium in length, with lingering raspberry and gentle spice.