Rkatsiteli Mtsvane - Jobava Winery

In the glass, the Rkatsiteli Mtsvane - Jobava Winery shimmers in bright straw yellow with delicate golden reflections. This brilliant color already promises a characterful white wine from the heart of Kakheti. On the nose, it reveals a multilayered aromatic profile that immediately captures attention. Fresh lemon meets ripe apple, accompanied by a delicate brioche note and a hint of boxwood. The yeasty aromas are elegantly integrated, lending the bouquet depth and an alluring richness.

On the palate, this white wine is straightforward and precise. Its dry style impressively showcases the Rkatsiteli grape variety. The texture is light yet structured, with a delicate creaminess from the sur lie ageing. The acidity is clear, invigorating and excellently balanced, while aromas of citrus fruit, ripe apple and delicate yeast pastry linger for a long time. The long finish is marked by elegant freshness and subtle minerality, impressively reflecting its origin in terraced vineyards.

The structure of this white wine is unembellished and modern. Clear fruit, a subtle yeasty touch and fresh acidity create a characterful wine that is particularly well suited as an accompaniment to complex dishes. The style follows the Old World tradition, yet with a contemporary twist, shaped by ageing in stainless steel tanks and secondary fermentation in the bottle. Rkatsiteli from Kindzmarauli reveals an exceptionally fascinating facet here, delighting both connoisseurs and curious explorers.

• Wine color: white, straw yellow with golden reflections
• Aromas: brioche, boxwood, ripe apple, lemon
• Taste: dry, clear, precise
• Texture: light, with delicate yeast-derived creaminess
• Finish: long, fresh, elegant
• Origin: Kakheti, Kindzmarauli subregion, Georgia
• Grape varieties: grape blend based on Rkatsiteli

1. Intensely aromatic nose with citrus, apple and brioche
2. Invigorating opening on the palate with clear fruit
3. Light yet pronounced structure from sur-lie ageing
4. Long, fresh finish with finely spicy accents

Its origin in Georgia, more precisely in the renowned Kakheti region, strongly shapes this wine. The warm climate, combined with the terraced vineyards around Kindzmarauli, encourages fully ripe grapes with pronounced aromas. The Rkatsiteli grape variety is one of the country’s most traditional varieties and shows its elegant, expressive side in this interpretation. Ageing in stainless steel tanks preserves its radiant freshness, while contact with the lees builds additional complexity.

Production of the Rkatsiteli Mtsvane - Jobava Winery

The grapes for the Rkatsiteli Mtsvane - Jobava Winery come from carefully selected terraced vineyards in Kakheti, within the Kindzmarauli subregion. The warm continental climate, with sunny days and cool nights, ensures slow and even ripening. The soils of the terraces consist of well-drained layers that provide the vines with ideal conditions for deep-rooted growth. This creates an impressive balance of fruit richness and elegant structure.

Hand-harvesting the grapes guarantees the highest level of selection precision. Only fully ripe grapes with concentrated aromas make it to the cellar. Gentle harvesting methods and short transport distances keep the grapes intact and aromatically concentrated. In the cellar, the Jobava Winery team handles the grapes carefully, with a clear focus on varietal purity and precision.

Ageing in stainless steel tanks preserves the wine’s fresh fruit and brilliant color. In addition, the wine spends an extended period on its fine lees, in what is known as sur-lie ageing. This process gives the wine its creamy texture and delicate brioche and yeasty notes. Subsequent secondary fermentation in the bottle completes the profile, adding further finesse and intensifying the long finish. This combination of modern cellar technology and traditional craftsmanship underscores Jobava Winery’s commitment to the highest quality.

• Region: Kakheti, Kindzmarauli subregion
• Climate: warm, with cool nights
• Soils: terraced vineyards with good drainage
• Harvesting method: careful hand-harvesting
• Ageing: stainless steel tank, sur lie, secondary fermentation in the bottle
• Style: Old World, warm-growing region, modern interpretation

The winemaker’s signature is evident in the clear, straightforward style. Fruit takes center stage, supported by subtle yeasty aromas and precise structure. Every stage, from harvesting and ageing to bottling, follows an uncompromising commitment to quality. The result is a white wine that respects Georgian tradition while also appealing to a contemporary, international palate.

Serving recommendations for Rkatsiteli Mtsvane - Jobava Winery

This white wine harmonizes particularly well with both light dishes and more substantial fare. Its fresh acidity and clear fruit create an exciting counterpoint to delicate flavors, while its fine yeast-derived creaminess also supports more robust components.

• Light and delicate dishes
• Light and hearty dishes
• Spring cuisine and aromatic vegetable dishes
• Poultry, veal, mildly matured cheese

As a spring wine, this Rkatsiteli shows its strengths at an outdoor picnic or while cooking with friends. Its lively freshness and invigorating aromatics are ideal for convivial gatherings where enjoyment and shared time take center stage. The innovative bottle design also enhances its presentation on a set table and creates a visual highlight.

The ideal serving temperature is 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in a white wine glass. At this temperature, the wine displays its full aromatic variety, with clear citrus fruit, ripe apple and an elegant brioche note. Excessive warmth has an adverse effect on its freshness, while excessive chilling conceals its complex nuances. Serving it properly tempered is therefore recommended, perhaps with lightly pre-chilled glasses.

1. Serving temperature: 8–10 °C
2. Glass: slender white wine glass
3. Occasions: spring wine, cooking with friends, picnic
4. Food: light dishes and light, hearty dishes

The wine can be stored for up to eight years from the vintage, making it an appealing option for the cellar as well. As it matures in bottle, additional nuances unfold, deepening the yeasty aromas and guiding the fruit toward a finer, more mature expression. In this way, this Georgian white wine continues to evolve from year to year, revealing ever-new facets of its origin in Kakheti.

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