Raberi Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2022 comes from Kakheti and reflects a traditional approach to Georgian white grapes. Offered as an Orange Wine, this dry white is fermented and aged in qvevri, the earthenware vessels closely associated with the region.

Rkatsiteli from the Kakheti vineyards

The Rkatsiteli vines grow on alluvial soils with pebbles and limestone at 350–550 metres above sea level. For the 2022 vintage, the bunches are selected in the vineyard and picked by hand, keeping the focus on the fruit from the beginning.

Fermentation and ageing in qvevri

Fermentation takes place in qvevri, followed by ageing in the same type of clay vessel. Earthenware therefore accompanies both key cellar stages, giving this wine a clear identity within Georgia's Orange Wine tradition.

Explore Georgian Orange Wine

A rewarding choice for exploring Rkatsiteli through qvevri winemaking or comparing Kakheti whites with wines made in other vessels. The 2022 vintage has 14% ABV, comes in a 750 ml bottle and is made without added sulphites, though naturally occurring sulphites are present.

Key details

• Producer: Raberi
• Origin: Kakheti, Georgia
• Grape: Rkatsiteli
• Vintage: 2022
• Style: dry white wine, presented as Orange Wine
• Soils: alluvial, pebbly and limestone-rich
• Altitude: 350–550 m
• Method: hand harvesting; fermentation and ageing in qvevri
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Bottle: 750 ml