Okro's Wines, Sister's Wines Tavkveri Rose, 2022

£27.50

Direct-press Tavkveri rosé from Central Georgia, fermented and aged in qvevri for a little over two years. Bright and savory with wild strawberry, rosehip and a saline edge; unfined and unfiltered.

wild strawberry
rosehip
saline minerality

At a glance

Producer: Sister's Wines
Region: Kartli
Grape: Tavkveri
Vintage: 2022
Country: Georgia
Wine type: Rosé
Alcohol: 12.0%
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Organic — practising Biodynamic — practising

Taste profile

Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

Imeruli khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread)
Grilled trout with herbs and lemon
Herb-roasted chicken with thyme and garlic
Charred aubergine with walnut paste (badrijani)

How to serve it

Serve: Lightly chilled (12–14°C)

Why Cave selected it

A rare qvevri-aged rosé that showcases the Tavkveri grape and Georgian craftsmanship, offering food-friendly freshness with distinctive savory complexity.

About the wine

This cracking Georgian rosé is crafted from the native Tavkveri grape, spending 18 months maturing in traditional qvevri vessels before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. The result is an elegant and food friendly rose bursting with sour cherry and spice.

About Sister's Wines

Okro's Wines hail from the charming town of Sighnaghi in the heart of Georgia’s Kakheti wine region, renowned for its deep winemaking heritage. Siblings John and Jane Okruashvili lead the winery, focusing on producing natural wines from organically grown grapes. The winemaking process adheres to traditional Georgian methods, with fermentations taking place in ancient clay qvevri buried in the cellar floor. While their intricate orange wines have earned them a stellar reputation, their range of reds, rosés, and sparkling wines also showcases their skill in capturing the essence of Georgian viticulture.

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