Georgia — wine

Tsinandali PDO

Georgia's most famous white wine PDO, located in the Alazani River Valley of eastern Kakheti. Tsinandali is produced from a traditional blend of Rkatsiteli (75–80%) and Mtsvane grapes, unified in European-style dry white wine that made Georgian wine famous throughout the Soviet Union and beyond. The wine's elegant floral character and refreshing acidity represent the classical Georgian white wine style.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Well-balanced vintage across Kakheti sub-regions; aging wines from 2015 showing well.
2022 Record export year; Saperavi and Rkatsiteli both received major international awards.
2021 Strong international interest; Georgian wine exports to EU increased significantly.
2020 Good vintage despite pandemic; Georgia's wine culture strengthened domestically.
2019 Best vintage in a decade; Georgian natural wines and classical styles both thriving.
2018 Georgia's wine renaissance accelerating; Tsinandali attracting Western collectors.
2017 Hail events reduced yields but quality was maintained through careful selection.
2016 Strong year for Tsinandali style; clean, elegant wines with excellent aging potential.
2015 Outstanding vintage in Kakheti; Rkatsiteli achieved ideal ripeness with refreshing acidity.