Dakishvili Family Selection Kisi Amber 2023

Drink now or hold for up to 10 years. No need to decant, may benefit from breathing for an hour before serving. Situated in the classical wine-making region of Kakheti, near the village of Shalauri, Dakishvili winery is a family affair. Father and son Giorgi and Temuri are at the helm right now, carrying on a legacy that extends back four generations. This generational knowledge, as well as the ancient wine-making tradition in Georgia, enables the pair to create a delicious range of wines. Dakishvili Family own vineyards on the right bank of the Alazani River, where they grow a variety of indigenous Georgian grapes. They also employ time-honoured methods of prolonged skin contact, and clay fermenting pots called Qvevri, to create some gorgeous dry amber wines. Aromas of tree fruit, toasted almonds and sweet spice emerge from this 100% Kisi wine. The grapes are sourced from old vineyards in the Akhmeta region, planted by Giorgi’s great-grandfather in the 1930s. They grow on well-drained clayish soils, before being aged for 6 months in Qvevri jugs, giving the wine its distinctive copper gold colour. Orange peel, apricot and the typical bold papaya flavours of Kisi are prominent on the palate, along with smooth notes of honey. This amber wine can be paired with a variety of dishes, from barbecued meats to the umami-heavy flavours of sushi.

Price: £16.98 from 8wines UK