Dozortsev Collection Kindzmarauli Ceramic

"Kindzmarauli is a naturally semi-sweet red wine. The ripeness is balanced by fine soft textured tannins. Kindzmarauli has achieved recognition throughout Europe for over half a century for its supreme quality and magnificent taste. Kindzmarauli is a legendary name in Russia, where this wine remains a coveted commodity among the new connoisseurs. Produced in the Kvareli district, in the Republic of Georgia, this 100%-Saperavi wine has a very dark rich, red ruby color. Strong characteristic nose exhibiting touches of fresh berries. Naturally sweet on the palate, warm, velvety with delicate fruit flavors. Complements soft cheeses, sweet meat and fish dishes and all desserts." —winemaker

"Khvanchkara is known as the 'pearl' amongst the Georgian wines and is the most popular. Khvanchkara has its longstanding reputation due to its being the favorite wine of Georgia's most notorious native son, Joseph Stalin. It was also drunk during the 1945 Yalta Conference by Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. Its excellent qualities have earned it two gold and four silver medals at international exhibitions. From the Khvanchkara district in Western Georgia, this wine is made from 60% Alexandrouli and 40% Mujuretuli, exhibiting a rich, red ruby color. On the nose are aromas of raspberry, cherries, and pomegranate. The palate reveals a harmonious, velvety taste with raspberry flavors. Complements all meat dishes, soft cheeses, and a full assortment of desserts." —winemaker

"A naturally semi-sweet red wine made, like many of the other Dozortsev estate-bottled wines, from the Saperavi grape variety. Akhasheni is what you find in a typical Georgian home. Produced since 1958, Akhasheni has been awarded six gold and five silver medals at international wine exhibitions. This 100%-Saperavi wine bears the Akhasheni appellation of the Gurdzhanni district of Kakheti, Georgia. Showing a dark pomegranate color, the wine bears a pleasant fruitiness and light spice on the nose. Harmonious velvety taste with slight chocolate flavor. Complements red meat, venison, and lamb dishes." —winemaker

"Kindzmarauli - a naturally semi-sweet red wine of the controlled zone named after place of origin, made from Saperavi grapes. The wine is characterized by a dark cherry color. Has a pronounced varietal aromas and taste. It is distinguished by ripe red fruits, berries and herbal aromas. Has a very diverse bouquet. It is a sparkling and energetic wine. With balanced acidity, sweetness and alcohol. Perfectly paired with fruit and chocolate cakes, churchkhela, dried fruits, various desserts." —winemaker