Orgo, Rkatsitelli, Kakheti

A non-interventionist orange wine, fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Macerated for 6 months with the skins in sealed kvevris, after which the wine is transferred to other kvevris to settle. Vinified and bottled without any sulfites. 13% alcohol. Luminous, deep golden yellow color. The nose feels open, quite expressive and subtly sweet-toned with aromas of honey and slightly bruised ripe apple, some resinous phenolic tones, a little bit of savory spice, light zesty notes of tangerine rind, a floral hint …

Medium to medium-light amber in color. Nose was initially reticent eventually developing into ripe fruit aromas of apples & stone fruits with overtones of earthy & floral notes, almonds, some hay, herbs, minerals, a bit of spices & a hint of resin in the background. Medium-light bodied with a good concentration of slightly viscous, ripe fruit flavors of apples, pears & stone fruits with spices, herbs, minerals & a hint of resin. Lingering dry finish. Drinks quite well at present …

Floral notes with some honey. Tastes slightly sweet, like spiced mead.

A non-interventionist orange wine, fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Macerated for 6 months with the skins in sealed kvevris, after which the wine is transferred to other kvevris to settle. Vinified and bottled without any sulfites. 13% alcohol. Medium-deep straw yellow color. Somewhat restrained and savory nose with aromas of smoke, some sweet nutty tones, a little bit of resin and a hint of caramelized pear. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and somewhat oily on the palate with clean, fine-tuned …