Georgia
Georgia map and comparison exercises
From the Black Sea to Kakheti. Read separately about indigenous varieties, appellations, and qvevri, and learn how flavor is not determined solely by the vessel.
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Same amphora, different extraction
Is the tannin the same if the vessels are the same?
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| Items for comparison. | Example of the Kakheti method | Examples of the Imeretian style |
|---|---|---|
| Solids | Add the entire volume | Add part |
| Axes of comparison | Quantity, duration, temperature | Quantity, duration, temperature |
Because the amount and duration of contact with skins and other components differ, the container alone does not determine the outcome.
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Compare fermentation and residual sugar
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| Items for comparison. | Tsinandali | Kindzmarauli |
|---|---|---|
| Types | Dry white & red | Naturally off-dry style in red wines. |
| Fermentation | Fully fermented | Incomplete fermentation |
In addition to variety and designated area, check specifications for permitted colors, sweetness/dryness and processing steps.
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