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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Tavkveri is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Kakheti, Georgia.
Structurally it lands at light body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for cranberry, cherry, redcurrant, floral and hibiscus.
The regions that matter for it are Kakheti and Kartli.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high yielder vigour and a preference for cold-hardy.
Watch for the synonyms: Didi Scaperawi, Tarkveri, Kachet and Tvteri.
At the table it suits roasted pork loin with redcurrant sauce, roast turkey with cranberry sauce and hoisin duck with noodles.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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red blends
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rosé blends
Food pairings.
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Roasted pork loin with redcurrant sauce
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Roast turkey with cranberry sauce
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Hoisin duck with noodles
Also labelled.
Didi Scaperawi, Tarkveri, Kachet, Tvteri, Takweri.
Bottles to look for.
- Artana Tavkveri Dry Rose, Kartli, Georgian Republic
- Chateau Chigogidze Tavkveri Rose, Kartli, Georgian Republic
- Chateau Mukhrani Tavkveri, Kartli, Georgian Republic
- DoReMi Tavkveri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Ocho 'Do You Wonder' Tavkveri Rose, Kartli, Georgian Republic
- Okro's 'Sister's Wines' Tavkveri Rose, Georgian Republic
- Pheasant's Tears Tavkveri Rose, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Pheasant's Tears Tavkveri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
Tavkveri: common questions
01.What does Tavkveri taste like?+
Tavkveri tastes of cranberry, cherry, redcurrant, floral and hibiscus. Structurally it lands at light body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Tavkveri from?+
Tavkveri originates in Kakheti, Georgia.
03.Where is Tavkveri grown?+
The key regions for Tavkveri are Kakheti and Kartli.
04.What food pairs with Tavkveri?+
Pour it with roasted pork loin with redcurrant sauce, roast turkey with cranberry sauce and hoisin duck with noodles.
05.What else is Tavkveri called?+
Tavkveri is also labelled Didi Scaperawi, Tarkveri, Kachet, Tvteri and Takweri.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Georgia.