Rkatsiteli (ARE-cats-i-tell-ee)

Most planted grape of the former Soviet Union and a specialty of the Republic of Georgia where the grape originated and is still widely grown. Also well known in the Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, and in eastern Europe. There are even historic plantings in New York State. Made into fascinatingly spicy, floral, dry wines as well as sweet and fortified wines.

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