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Appellation of origin and labels: Points of comparison
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FIELD NOTE 01
Appellations are a set of combined requirements.
Protected origin names have specifications for vineyard zones, grape varieties, wine types, yields, and winemaking. National region explanations serve a different role from individual product specification documents. For example, an area-wide explanation of Kakheti can't clarify the differences between Tsinandali and Kindzmarauli.
FIELD NOTE 02
Update Tsinandali
The Sakpatenti specification I checked recognizes dry white and dry red for Tsinandali. The white must be at least 85% Rkatsiteli and up to 15% Kakhuri Mtsvane. The red is Saperavi only. If you remember 'a white appellation,' update your notes to distinguish between the traditional explanation and the current range of verified products.
FIELD NOTE 03
Distinguish between fixed blends and maximum limits
The meaning of 85% or above and 15% or below is not necessarily that the blend must always be 85 to 15. Also, eligibility for the designation and the use or non-use of qvevri are separate checks. Distinguishing what can be determined from the label, from the spec sheet, and what would need technical documentation from the producer allows you to avoid recording assumptions as facts.
Incorrect. The conditions are at least 85% Rkatsiteli and up to 15% Khikhvi Mtsvane.
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Is Tsinandali white always blended in an 85 to 15 ratio?
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Incorrect. The conditions are at least 85% Rkatsiteli and up to 15% Khikhvi Mtsvane.
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These are the reference materials for the main text. For details of production regulations, consult the current documents. For individual wine specifications, refer to materials for the relevant vintage.
- Sakpatenti: Appellation Registration ↗
- Sakpatenti: Tsinandali Specification ↗
- Sakpatenti: Kindzmarauli Specification ↗