Igavi Mgaloblishvili 2024

Nestled in Georgia’s mountainous northwest,Lechkhumi, this sheltered amphitheatre site harnesses cool nights and full sun to gently ripen 120-year-old Mgaloblishvili vines. Hand-harvested and destemmed grapes macerate for 4 days before basket pressing into qvevri, resting on fine lees for 9 months prior to bottling. The result is a floral, funky rose with intriguing depth, showing notes of herbal, tea, and rose leaves. COUNTRY Kakheti, Georgia VARIETY Mgaloblishvili STYLE Light & Crisp ABV 11.5% WINEMAKER Igavi Wines ABOUT THE REGION Georgia, a cradle of winemaking, has become a huge wine destination for natural wine drinkers. Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, it boasts a rich tradition of crafting natural wines using the ancient Qvevri method, where wines ferment in large clay vessels buried underground.