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Kindzmarauli

Kindzmarauli wine guide: the sub-region in Georgia, its Saperavi, the semi-sweet red wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Georgia
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Saperavi
Styles
semi-sweet red
1
Signature grapes
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Bottles to find

Kindzmarauli is a sub-region in Kakheti, Georgia.

Saperavi is the grape to know here.

The climate is continental, running notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside and slopes.

The region is known for semi-sweet red wine.

At the table these bottles work with spicy dishes, grilled meats, chocolate desserts and cheese boards.

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Climate
ContinentalNotable rainfall
Terrain
RiversideSlopes
Styles
semi-sweet red

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Artevani Saperavi Kindzmarauli, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
  • Askaneli Brothers Kindzmarauli, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
  • Badagoni Kindzmarauli, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
  • CGW Umano Kindzmarauli Semisweet Red, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
  • Chateau Mukhrani Kindzmarauli, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
  • Chelti Estate Winery Kindzmarauli, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
  • Dozortsev 'D Collection' Kindzmarauli, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
  • Dugladze Kindzmarauli, Kakheti, Georgian Republic

At the table.

  • Spicy dishes
  • Grilled meats
  • Chocolate desserts
  • Cheese boards

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 14 to 16°C.
  • Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Kindzmarauli: common questions

01.
What grapes is Kindzmarauli known for?
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Saperavi is the signature grape of Kindzmarauli.
02.
What kind of wine does Kindzmarauli make?
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Kindzmarauli produces semi-sweet red wine.
03.
Where is Kindzmarauli?
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You will find Kindzmarauli in Georgia, where it is a sub-region.
04.
What food goes with Kindzmarauli wine?
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Try spicy dishes, grilled meats, chocolate desserts and cheese boards.
05.
How long does Kindzmarauli wine age?
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Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in Georgia, or the wider Kakheti guide.

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