The Goruli Mtsvane, a native grape variety from the country of Georgia, is a testament to the rich and diverse viticulture of the Eurasian region. Often referred to just as 'Mtsvane' which translates to 'green' in Georgian, it attests to the grape's greenish, almost golden hues. This grape variety is specifically indigenous to the Kartli region of central Georgia where the climate and terrain provide excellent conditions for its growth.
One distinctive feature of the Goruli Mtsvane grape is the splendid complexity of the wines it produces. These wines typically feature an intense and nuanced array of citrus flavours, with especially prevalent notes of lime and lemon peel. Occasionally, exciting hints of green apple, pear and white flowers can also be discerned. The best of these wines exhibit an attractive balance of acidity and a rich, rounded mouthfeel, making for an outright enticing drinking experience.
Despite its outstanding attributes, Goruli Mtsvane was nearly lost to the world due to the dominance of other more commercially viable grape varieties. However, thanks to the efforts of horticulture enthusiasts and wine growers, it is currently experiencing a well-deserved revival. Whilst still not as widespread as other grape varieties, its cultivation is steadily rising and being embraced by vintners for the creation of both traditional and modern wine styles of increasingly high quality.
Often, the Goruli Mtsvane wines are made using the traditional Georgian method in qvevri (large clay amphoras buried in the ground), which can render them a bright amber colour and a unique tannic structure. Yet, they can also be produced in more modern and controlled methods, yielding a wine of striking clarity and crispness.
This particularly captivating and versatile grape is definitely one to watch in the wine world, its character and potential increasingly recognised by professionals and enthusiasts alike.
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