Outer Coast Plain Sparkling Rkatsiteli
Grown in our Southern New Jersey vineyards, this mysteriously named ancient vinifera variety is reputed to originate from the Caucasus Mountains bordering Armenia, the smallest of the former Soviet Republics. Known at one time to be the third most planted varietal in the world, Rkatsiteli produces wines that are spicy with underlying hints of pear, lemon, and apricot.
Suggested Pairings: Poached Pear Tart with Crème Anglaise, Spicy Indian Cuisine, Smoked Eggplant
Outer Coast Plain Sparkling Rkatsiteli (non-vintage) Grown in our Southern New Jersey vineyards, this mysteriously named ancient vinifera variety is reputed to originate from the Caucasus Mountains bordering Armenia --the smallest of the former Soviet Republics. Known at one time to be the third most planted varietal in the world, Rkatsiteli produces wines that are spicy with underlying hints of pear. Particularly good with Poached Pear Tart with Creme Anglais.