Qisi 2025
Qisi is a distinctive natural qvevri white wine made from one of Georgia’s traditional Kakhetian grape varieties.
This wine is naturally fermented in traditional Georgian qvevri, expressing the character of the grape through minimal-intervention winemaking.
- Grape: Qisi
- Region: Kakheti, Georgia
- Style: White Dry
- Method: Traditional Qvevri
- Skin Contact: Extended
- Alcohol: 14%
About the Wine
Qisi is a traditional white grape variety from Kakheti, known for its expressive fruit character, freshness and ability to produce structured wines. When made by the traditional qvevri method, Qisi can develop greater texture and depth, with distinctive ripe-fruit and dried-fruit notes.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of ripe pear, apricot and citrus, with subtle dried-fruit and herbal notes. On the palate, Qisi shows fresh acidity, a rounded texture and a long, dry finish with gentle complexity.
The 2022 Vintage
The 2025 Qisi reflects the character of the vintage and the traditional qvevri method. Contact with the grape skins gives the wine texture and depth while preserving the natural freshness and expressive fruit character of the Qisi variety. It is a dry, naturally made wine produced with minimal intervention.
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-harvested in Kakheti and fermented with native yeasts in traditional Georgian qvevri. Extended contact with the grape skins gives the wine additional texture, structure and depth. The wine is made with minimal intervention.
Food Pairing
Qisi pairs beautifully with Georgian cuisine, grilled fish, poultry, roasted vegetables, fresh salads, soft cheeses and lightly spiced dishes.
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Taste Tsolikouri and other natural qvevri wines at our family winery in Imereti. Meet the family, visit our cellar and vineyard, and discover the traditions behind Georgian wine.