2022 Nasrashvili Family Winery Silhouette Qvevri Khikhvi

The 2022 Nasrashvili Family Winery "Silhouette" Qvevri Khikhvi is a captivating amber wine from Kakheti, Georgia, made in the ancestral Georgian tradition. The fruit is harvested by hand and fermented with its skins in traditional qvevri (buried clay amphorae), harnessing extended skin contact to extract color, structure, and texture. The wine is made with minimal intervention—no filtration or fining—and allowed to evolve naturally over time in amphorae, preserving the purity and expression of its terroir. Silhouette is a bold, contemplative wine, offering both depth and drinkability: a compelling bridge between the wildness of Georgia's wine heritage and refined, modern sensibility.

Nose:
Aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, and quince harmonize with soft floral whispers, honeyed undertones, and a touch of ginger. There's a subtle perfume of jasmine and sweet spice, giving the wine a multifaceted nose.

Palate:
On the palate, the wine offers a medium-firm frame with dried citrus, baked apple, and wild herb notes. The skin contact gives it a tactile richness and delicate tannic grip—though the texture remains silky rather than aggressive.

Finish:
The finish lingers with savory notes of dried apricot, white pepper spice, and mineral salinity. It's clean, dry, and leaves echoes of honeyed citrus and herbal complexity.

Roasted Chicken with Herbs — The wine's texture and citrus tang complement herb-crusted poultry beautifully.

Grilled Sea Bass or Trout — The mineral lift and gentle tannins pair well with richer grilled fish.

Ricotta or Burrata with Citrus Zest — Soft cheeses with a little acidity mirror the wine's profile.

Middle Eastern Mezze — Think eggplant, za'atar, lentil salad—where herbal, citrus, and savory flavors play nicely with this amber wine.