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Synonyms
Tsitska is a white grape variety, with its roots in Imereti, Georgia.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to honey, linden, citrus, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Imereti.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, low vigour and a preference for temperate.
On other labels it goes by Chianti Bianco, Scanti and Shanti.
At the table it suits goats cheese on fruit toast, stir-fried vegetables with honey soy and ceviche.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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goats cheese on fruit toast
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stir-fried vegetables with honey soy
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ceviche
Also labelled.
Chianti Bianco, Scanti, Shanti.
Bottles to look for.
- Archil Guniava Wine Cellar Tsitska, Kvaliti, Georgian Republic
- Baia's Wine 'Gvantsa's Wine' Tsitska Pet Nat, Imereti, Georgian Republic
- Baia's Wine Tsitska, Imereti, Georgia
- Gaioz Sopromadze Tsitska, Imereti, Georgian Republic
- Gotsa Tsitska - Tsolkouri, Asureti Valley, Georgian Republic
- Lagvinari Tsitska, Imereti, Georgian Republic
- Makaridze Winery Tsitska Terjola, Imereti, Georgian Republic
- Mariam Guniava's Winery Tsitska, Imereti, Georgian Republic
Tsitska: common questions
01.What does Tsitska taste like?+
Tsitska tastes of honey, linden, citrus, floral and herbal. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Tsitska from?+
Tsitska originates in Imereti, Georgia.
03.Where is Tsitska grown?+
The key regions for Tsitska are Imereti.
04.What food pairs with Tsitska?+
Pour it with goats cheese on fruit toast, stir-fried vegetables with honey soy and ceviche.
05.What else is Tsitska called?+
Tsitska is also labelled Chianti Bianco, Scanti and Shanti.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Georgia.