How do you pronounce Rkatsiteli?

Rkatsiteli is pronounced ruh-KATS-ee-TELL-ee.

Where does Rkatsiteli come from?

Rkatsiteli grows in Kakheti, Georgia.

What does Rkatsiteli taste like?

Expect green apple, quince, white peach, dried apricot, black tea. Closest familiar reference: Crisp, high-acid, food-friendly white; amber qvevri versions turn nutty and grippy.

Rkatsiteli — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Green apple and quince with a chalky, citrus-pith bite; the amber versions add dried apricot, black tea, and a grip you can chew on.
Where it grows: Kakheti, Georgia
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Kakheti, Georgia

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Rkatsiteli: common questions

How do you pronounce Rkatsiteli?: Rkatsiteli is pronounced ruh-KATS-ee-TELL-ee.
Where does Rkatsiteli come from?: Rkatsiteli grows in Kakheti, Georgia.
What does Rkatsiteli taste like?: Expect green apple, quince, white peach, dried apricot, black tea. Closest familiar reference: Crisp, high-acid, food-friendly white; amber qvevri versions turn nutty and grippy.

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