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Combining traditional Georgian techniques with a precise, modern approach, Ori Marani creates wines that showcase the ancient culture of qvevri winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Rkatsiteli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Georgia’s oldest and most important indigenous grape varieties, Exile on Caucasus comes from the exceptional Uroebi terroir. Around 70% of the grapes undergo a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14-day skin maceration in qvevri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the remaining fruit is directly pressed. After spontaneous fermentation, the wine is aged in qvevri and old French barrels before being bottled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunfined and unfiltered with minimal sulphur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage is beautifully expressive, showing aromas of yellow peach, dried apricot, hazelnut, tea leaves and delicate floral notes. The palate is rich yet fresh, with layers of almond, honey, dried fruit and savoury spice, balanced by bright acidity, fine tannins and a long, textured finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true reference point for Georgian orange wine: ancient techniques, native grapes and a deep sense of place. A perfect bridge between traditional qvevri winemaking and the modern natural wine movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with Georgian cuisine, grilled seafood, roasted vegetables, aged cheeses, charcuterie or dishes with herbs and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50433027309761,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Ori_Marani_Rkatsiteli_Exile_on_Caucasus_2024.webp?v=1784898330"},{"product_id":"okros-rkatsiteli-zvari-2024-georgia","title":"Okros Rkatsiteli Zvari 2023 Georgia","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKakheti, Georgia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vibrant introduction to the world of Georgian amber wine from Okro's Wines, one of the country's leading natural wine producers. Founded by John Okruashvili, the estate farms organically in the high-altitude vineyards of Kakheti, combining ancient Georgian traditions with a fresh, modern perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Rkatsiteli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the grapes come from 45-year-old vines growing at nearly 1,000 metres above sea level on clay and sandstone soils. Unlike many traditional Georgian amber wines, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZvari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is fermented with indigenous yeasts and macerated on its skins for around two weeks in stainless steel rather than qvevri, creating a fresher, more approachable expression of Rkatsiteli. The name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZvari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"edge\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, referring to the upper limit of the vineyard where grapes can successfully ripen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage is bright and aromatic, offering notes of citrus peel, quince, chamomile, wild herbs and black tea. The palate is lively and precise, with gentle tannins, vibrant acidity and a long mineral finish. 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Rkatsiteli is one of the country’s signature grapes, deeply connected to the region’s long history of skin-contact and qvevri winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Rkatsiteli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this wine follows traditional Georgian methods, with natural fermentation and extended contact between the grape juice and skins, creating the texture, complexity and gentle tannic structure that define amber wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage shows aromas of dried apricot, quince, orange peel, chamomile, tea leaves and wild herbs. 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