Baia's Wine Tsolikouri 2021

Drink it now. No need to decant.

Baia Abuladze is a young Georgian winemaker who, together with her sister Gvanca Abuladze and the rest of her family, produces natural wines in Obcha, in the Imereti wine region, an area of western Georgia characterized by an ancient wine tradition. The winery focuses on the production of wines from indigenous vines using the traditional method of Qvevri, large earthenware jars buried underground.

Baia’s Wine Tsolikouri wine is an Orange wine, produced with the autochthonous vine of the same name. The grapes sourced from the Imereti wine region are left to macerate, according to the traditional Georgian technique, in terracotta amphorae called Qvevri for 1 month with 30% of their skins.

The resulting wine shows a beautiful amber color with splendid golden reflections. Its aromatic profile is fresh and intense with notes of green apple, yellow pear, plum, and citrus fruits followed by floral and hazelnut aromas and hints of honey. On the palate, there is a marked acidity and a remarkable citrus freshness with crispy notes of green apple that come back brightly. The wine is light and very drinkable with a pleasant fruity finish. It is excellent with white fish, fresh cheeses, or with Middle Eastern vegetarian recipes.