π Akhasheni
A medium-sweet red from Saperavi near Gurjaani.
Akhasheni is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: Georgia. Part of: Kakheti.
Main grape varieties: Saperavi.
Links
- Part of
- π Kakheti
- Grapes
- π Saperavi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Akhasheni?
Akhasheni is a wine area in this country: Georgia.
Which grapes are used for Akhasheni wine?
Akhasheni wine is made mainly from these grapes: Saperavi.
What does the Akhasheni status mean?
Akhasheni is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
Similar
π Mukuzani Β· π Kindzmarauli Β· π Kvareli Β· π Khashmi Saperavi Β· π Zegaani Β· π Akhoebi
β οΈ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining β important for allergies and for vegans.
Sources
- Wikipedia (en): List of Georgian wine appellations
- Wikipedia (en): Georgian wine
- Georgia.to: Georgia's 29 wine appellations (National Wine Agency catalogue)
- Law of Georgia on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications (Matsne)
- CBW: Sazanos Otskhanuri added to Georgian PDO list
- Wikipedia (en): Akhasheni