The Rkatsiteli grape is a traditional grape variety of Kakhetian wine, though it is also widespread throughout all regions of Georgia. The grape ripens between mid-September to mid-October. Rkatsiteli shows medium resistance towards mildew and has also little resistance to oidium. It is relatively resistant towards phylloxera and it has good resistance towards winter frosts and drought. This grape produces high-quality classical (International) and traditional (qvevri) wines. It produces table wines, regional wines, and appellation-controlled wines (sometimes may be seen to produce dessert wines, fortified wines, and brandy). The yield is often approximately 2kg per vine. This grape is often blended with the Mtsvane Kakhuri grape.

Classic style Rkatsiteli wine is yellow green, which progresses to golden colour as the wine matures. Traditional qvevri wines are usually golden or amber and they become brown as they age.

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