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Key regions
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Synonyms
Mtsvane is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Kakheti, Georgia.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, pear, pineapple, floral and herbal.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Kakheti.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm to hot.
Watch for the synonyms: Mtsvani, Kundza and Sapena.
At the table it suits georgian ’labda’ (potato pancake), pan-fried white fish and roast pork with apple sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Georgian 'labda' (potato pancake)
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Pan-fried white fish
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Roast pork with apple sauce
Also labelled.
Mtsvani, Kundza, Sapena.
Bottles to look for.
- Anapea Village Mtsvane Qvevri Traditional, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Chateau Buera Mtsvane Qvevri Reserve, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- DoReMi Mtsvane, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Duruji Valley Mtsvane, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Giuaani Manavi, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Giuaani Mtsvane Qvevri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Gotsa Mtsvane, Kartli, Georgian Republic
- Gvymarani Mtsvane Amber, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
Mtsvane: common questions
01.What does Mtsvane taste like?+
Mtsvane tastes of citrus, pear, pineapple, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Mtsvane from?+
Mtsvane originates in Kakheti, Georgia.
03.Where is Mtsvane grown?+
The key regions for Mtsvane are Kakheti.
04.What food pairs with Mtsvane?+
Pour it with georgian 'labda' (potato pancake), pan-fried white fish and roast pork with apple sauce.
05.What else is Mtsvane called?+
Mtsvane is also labelled Mtsvani, Kundza and Sapena.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Georgia.