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Dzvelshava is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Imereti, Georgia.
Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits, herbs, floral and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Imereti.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Saperavi.
Watch for the synonyms: Dzvelshavi and Dzveli Obtchuri.
At the table it suits pamidvris tolma, cumin-rubbed lamb and roasted whole fish with braised vegetables.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Saperavi
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Saperavi
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Izabella
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Tsolikauri
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Food pairings.
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Pamidvris tolma
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Cumin-rubbed lamb
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Roasted whole fish with braised vegetables
Also labelled.
Dzvelshavi, Dzveli Obtchuri.
Bottles to look for.
- Ramaz Nikoladze - Nikoladzeebis Marani Dzvelshavi, Imereti, Georgian Republic
Dzvelshava: common questions
01.What does Dzvelshava taste like?+
Dzvelshava tastes of red fruits, herbs, floral and spice. Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Dzvelshava from?+
Dzvelshava originates in Imereti, Georgia.
03.Where is Dzvelshava grown?+
The key regions for Dzvelshava are Imereti.
04.What food pairs with Dzvelshava?+
Pour it with pamidvris tolma, cumin-rubbed lamb and roasted whole fish with braised vegetables.
05.What else is Dzvelshava called?+
Dzvelshava is also labelled Dzvelshavi and Dzveli Obtchuri.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Georgia.