Tchotiashvili Family Vineyards
Rose Nitsa SB Dry Montepulciano Rosé
Georgia
Tchotiashvili Family Vineyards – “Nitsa” Qvevri Rosé 2020 (Montepulciano)
Kakheti – Georgia 🇬🇪
Overview
Crafted as a 100% Montepulciano Rosé, this natural qvevri wine is an unusual find in Georgia, where indigenous grapes dominate. The Tchotiashvili family specializes in artisanal, small-batch qvevri wines that bridge tradition with experimentation. (Educational note: Using Montepulciano — an Italian variety — in Kakheti shows Georgia’s openness to international grapes, adapted through its ancient winemaking vessel: the qvevri.)
Aromas & Flavors
Wild strawberry, cherry, and cranberry tones mingle with rose petal, blood orange, and herbal hints. Subtle earthy spice and minerality from the qvevri bring complexity.
Mouthfeel
Dry and medium-bodied, with vibrant acidity and a textured, slightly grippy feel from skin contact in clay. Clean, savory, and long on the finish.
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled vegetables, poultry skewers, or Mediterranean mezze. Also pairs with Georgian walnut-based dishes, or simply enjoyed chilled as a serious rosé.
Verdict
A distinctive rosé that fuses Italian grape character with Georgia’s qvevri heritage. Fresh yet textured, fruit-driven yet savory — one of the most interesting and unique rosés I’ve tasted in the last decade. 🍷cheers!
Did You Know?
Tchotiashvili Family Vineyards is a boutique winery in Kakheti producing only a few thousand bottles per year, many of them natural qvevri wines.
Hidden Gem 💎
A Montepulciano rosé made in Georgian qvevri is almost unheard of. The 2020 “Nitsa” stands out as both innovative and rare, a bottle that redefines expectations of what rosé can be.
Tchotiashvili Family Vineyards – “Nitsa” Qvevri Rosé 2020 (Montepulciano)
Kakheti – Georgia 🇬🇪
Overview
Crafted as a 100% Montepulciano Rosé, this natural qvevri wine is an unusual find in Georgia, where indigenous grapes dominate. The Tchotiashvili family specializes in artisanal, small-batch qvevri wines that bridge tradition with experimentation. (Educational note: Using Montepulciano — an Italian variety — in Kakheti shows Georgia’s openness to international grapes, adapted through its ancient winemaking vessel: the qvevri.)
Aromas & Flavors
Wild strawberry, cherry, and cranberry tones mingle with rose petal, blood orange, and herbal hints. Subtle earthy spice and minerality from the qvevri bring complexity.
Mouthfeel
Dry and medium-bodied, with vibrant acidity and a textured, slightly grippy feel from skin contact in clay. Clean, savory, and long on the finish.
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled vegetables, poultry skewers, or Mediterranean mezze. Also pairs with Georgian walnut-based dishes, or simply enjoyed chilled as a serious rosé.
Verdict
A distinctive rosé that fuses Italian grape character with Georgia’s qvevri heritage. Fresh yet textured, fruit-driven yet savory — one of the most interesting and unique rosés I’ve tasted in the last decade. 🍷cheers!
Did You Know?
Tchotiashvili Family Vineyards is a boutique winery in Kakheti producing only a few thousand bottles per year, many of them natural qvevri wines.
Hidden Gem 💎
A Montepulciano rosé made in Georgian qvevri is almost unheard of. The 2020 “Nitsa” stands out as both innovative and rare, a bottle that redefines expectations of what rosé can be.