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Rkatsiteli: Everything You Need to Know About Georgia's Most Planted White Grape

It's a mouthful to pronounce. But once you've tasted it, you'll have no trouble remembering it. Rkatsiteli (rkah-tsee-TEH-lee) is Georgia's most widely planted white grape — and one of the most underrated white wines available in the U.S. market today. Here's what it is, what it tastes like, and why it deserves a spot on your radar. What Is Rkatsiteli? Rkatsiteli is an ancient white grape variety indigenous to Georgia, with roots going back at least 3,000 years. The name translates roughly as...

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