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Key regions
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Synonyms
Ojaleshi is a red grape variety, with its roots in Georgian Republic, Georgia.
The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to raspberry, cherry, redcurrant, white pepper, herbs and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Georgian Republic.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
On other labels it goes by Odjaleshi and Odzhaleshi.
At the table it suits lobio (georgian-style beans with walnuts and spices), fruitcake with cheddar cheese and kale with apples and walnuts.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Lobio (Georgian-style beans with walnuts and spices)
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Fruitcake with cheddar cheese
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Kale with apples and walnuts
Also labelled.
Odjaleshi, Odzhaleshi.
Bottles to look for.
- Binekhi Winery Qvevri Ojaleshi, Samegrelo, Georgian Republic
- Giuaani Ojaleshi Qvevri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- KTW Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking 'Iveria' Ojaleshi, Lechkhumi, Georgian Republic
- Labara Winery Circum Solem Ojaleshi, Imereti, Georgian Republic
- Oda Family Marani 'Naked' Ojaleshi Rose, Racha-Lechkhumi, Georgian Republic
- Oda Family Marani Orbeluri Ojaleshi Rose, Georgian Republic
- Tamada Ojaleshi, Imereti, Georgian Republic
- Telavi Wine Cellar Marani Ojaleshi, Racha-Lechkhumi, Georgian Republic
Ojaleshi: common questions
01.What does Ojaleshi taste like?+
Ojaleshi tastes of raspberry, cherry, redcurrant, white pepper, herbs and spice. The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Ojaleshi from?+
Ojaleshi originates in Georgian Republic, Georgia.
03.Where is Ojaleshi grown?+
The key regions for Ojaleshi are Georgian Republic.
04.What food pairs with Ojaleshi?+
Pour it with lobio (georgian-style beans with walnuts and spices), fruitcake with cheddar cheese and kale with apples and walnuts.
05.What else is Ojaleshi called?+
Ojaleshi is also labelled Odjaleshi and Odzhaleshi.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Georgia.