How do you pronounce Mtsvane?

Mtsvane is pronounced MTSVAH-neh.

Where does Mtsvane come from?

Mtsvane grows in Kakheti, Georgia.

What does Mtsvane taste like?

Expect quince, pear skin, citrus blossom, green herbs. Closest familiar reference: Kakhuri Mtsvane: Gewürztraminer's perfume with a drier, greener, more savory edge.

What wine is Mtsvane similar to?

If you usually drink Gewürztraminer, Mtsvane is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Cesanese, Sankt Laurent, Rkatsiteli.

Mtsvane — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Citrus blossom and quince on the nose, then a lean, herb-flecked palate that stays dry when you expect it to turn sweet.
Where it grows: Kakheti, Georgia
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Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Kakheti, Georgia

If you like

Gewürztraminer

Wines like Mtsvane

Cesanese Sankt Laurent Rkatsiteli Cabernet Pfeffer

Mtsvane: common questions

What wine is Mtsvane similar to?: If you usually drink Gewürztraminer, Mtsvane is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Cesanese, Sankt Laurent, Rkatsiteli.

Read the deep diveMtsvane: Georgia's Green Grape and the Aromatic White You Haven't Poured

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