What should you eat with Georgian semi-sweet red wine?
Khvanchkara, Kindzmarauli and food to go with them.
Short answer
Georgia's semi-sweet reds, such as Khvanchkara, Kindzmarauli, Akhasheni and Ojaleshi, go well with fruit, desserts, churchkhela, nuts and mild cheeses like sulguni and Imeretian. Spicy dishes such as satsivi or spiced chicken also work, as the sweetness softens the spices. Serve these wines chilled to about 12-14°C.
Why
- Khvanchkara comes from Racha, Kindzmarauli from Kakheti.
- Semi-sweet wines are popular with tourists, while Georgians more often drink dry.
- With fatty meat, dry reds such as Saperavi pair better.
Details
Buy semi-sweet wines with the region on the label, as these have protected origin. Keep an open bottle in the fridge and finish it within a couple of days.
Tip
Serve semi-sweet red slightly chilled, around 12-14°C.
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Sources
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