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Georgia has been famous for its wines since ancient times. And this glory has not faded with time. And today Georgian winemakers successfully compete with famous European brands.
Our today’s story is dedicated to the wine “Tvishi”. This white wine variety has won many awards at international exhibitions. But the real recognition is the incredible popularity that has accompanied the drink since its inception. After all, a bottle of “Tvishi” is a welcome guest on any table.
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A bit of history
According to legend, the basis of the wine was laid by the French winemaker Antoine Mossano, who arrived in Georgia at the end of the XNUMXth century by order of the Imperial Court. His task was the production of wines according to French technology. The task is no doubt difficult, but crowned with success. As a result, one of his creations, Teliani wine, was admitted to the table of Nicholas II.
In the middle of the XNUMXth century, Mossano’s developments were used to create a new variety of wine produced by the Teliani Valley factory. The result of this union of old traditions and new technologies was “Tvishi”. The name of the wine was given by a small village, from where the grapes are delivered to create it.
Tvishi gained worldwide fame already in the era of independence. A special law of Georgia not only secured the name for it, but also severely limited the zone of origin of raw materials. So, if you see a bottle of such wine from the grapes of Kakheti or Imereti, feel free to put it back. The real “Twishi” here does not smell.
Characteristic Twisi
Color
His gourmet “Tvishi” begins to amaze at first sight. Instead of the usual golden-straw color, you are greeted with a fresh hay-colored drink.
Taste
Anyone who has ever tried “Twishi” notes its rich fruity taste. There was a place here for the sweetness of honey and apricots, the astringent taste of quince and the slight sourness of citrus fruits. The finish is long, sweet and aromatic. No wonder it is compared to a full basket of fruit.
fragrance
The aroma of wine is to match the taste. It mixed shades of melon, meadow flowers and pineapple. Moreover, wine aging is of particular importance. After the first year, it loses some of its tenderness in favor of a richness of aromas.
Innings
The wine goes best with fish and poultry dishes. In addition, it can be served with sweets and fruit desserts. Especially if there are tangerines or other citrus fruits of the hospitable Caucasus on the table.
An important point, the ideal temperature of the drink is 10-12˚С. Try to stick to it.
The subtleties of Tvishi production
The basis of the drink is the Tsolikauri grape variety, which is harvested exclusively in the area of the village of Tvishi, the heart of the wine-growing zone of the same name. The special climate of the Riola Gorge gives the fruits a unique taste. And subsequent production cuts it, turning it into a real diamond.
The production technology combines the foundations of the Racha-Lekhum method for the production of naturally semi-sweet wines and modern technologies. Hand-picked grapes are pressed, filtered and cleaned, and then the resulting must is poured into stainless steel tanks. There the wine ferments for several months before being bottled.
An important point, after the wine is bottled, the drink is pasteurized. Thanks to this, the wine does not turn into vinegar right on the store shelves. The reverse side of the coin – do not try to turn an ordinary Twishi into an aged one by hiding the bottle in the back of the cabinet. It’s completely useless.
How to buy the right Twishi
The main producers of this variety are:
Douglas
Telavi wine cellar
Tiflis wine cellar
Tbilvino
Iveriuli
Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking
Mildiani
Hwanchkar Royal
Teliani Veli
These companies are well-known players in the Georgian alcohol market. Therefore, their products meet all quality standards.
It is much more difficult to deal with the products of smaller and little-known enterprises. But there are some practical tips to help avoid a pig in a poke.
Remember the origin of wine. It is produced only from the Tsolikauri grape, originally from the Tvishi vineyards.
Look at the price tag. The average cost of a bottle of Twisha is $10. Therefore, when you are offered to buy it for $ 2,5, then such a deal looks dubious.
Trust familiar or at least well-known manufacturers. Most of them value their reputation too much to pour low-quality alcohol.
Relevance: 10.07.2018
Tags: Wine and vermouth, Wine brands