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What is Kindzmarauli wine, and where does it come from?

A semi-sweet red wine with protected origin.

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Short answer

Kindzmarauli is a naturally semi-sweet red wine with a protected name of origin from the Kindzmarauli micro-zone in Kvareli municipality, Kakheti, made only from Saperavi. Residual sugar is 18–45 g/l, alcohol at least 10.5%, and the colour is dark red.

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Why

  1. Only Saperavi and Saperavi Budeshuri are allowed under the appellation rules, and no other varieties.
  2. Grapes must reach at least 22% sugar at harvest, and vineyards lie at 250–550 m above sea level.
  3. The wine is made by incomplete fermentation of the must, so part of the natural sugar remains.

Details

Kindzmarauli is among the well-known Saperavi PDOs together with Napareuli and Mukuzani: a semi-sweet, crisp style best drunk within 1–2 years. Processing and winemaking must take place within the Kakheti zone, but bottling may be done elsewhere in Georgia. It is one of the Kakheti wines worth trying.

For pairings see what to eat with semi-sweet red wine, and for gift ideas see which wines to bring home.

Tip

Look for the words Kindzmarauli and Kakheti on the label: the name is protected, which makes lookalikes easier to spot.

What may differ

Actual sweetness and taste depend on the producer and vintage; the appellation rules set only the limits.

Common misconception

Kindzmarauli is a grape variety.

What actually happens

No. It is the name of a protected-origin wine, made only from Saperavi and Saperavi Budeshuri.

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Sources

This answer is for reference. Taste and style depend on the producer and the vintage.

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