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Khikhvi is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Kakheti, Georgia.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for ripe fresh fruit, dried fruit, aromatic and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Kakheti.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for higher altitude and cooler sites.
Watch for the synonyms: Jananura.
At the table it suits chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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chicken
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fish
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vegetarian dishes
Also labelled.
Jananura.
Bottles to look for.
- Anapea Village Khikhvi, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Bediani Khikhvi Qvevri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Bediani Khikhvi, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Casreli Qvevri Khikhvi, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Chateau Chigogidze Khikhvi Qvevri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Chateau Khashmi - Andrias Gvino Khikhvi, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Chelti Estate Winery Khikhvi of Qvevri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Crazy Experimental No.2 Amber Kisi - Khikhvi, Alazani Valley, Georgian Republic
Khikhvi: common questions
01.What does Khikhvi taste like?+
Khikhvi tastes of ripe fresh fruit, dried fruit, aromatic and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Khikhvi from?+
Khikhvi originates in Kakheti, Georgia.
03.Where is Khikhvi grown?+
The key regions for Khikhvi are Kakheti.
04.What food pairs with Khikhvi?+
Pour it with chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes.
05.What else is Khikhvi called?+
Khikhvi is also labelled Jananura.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Georgia.