Spotlight on Kisi: The “Forgotten” Grape That’s Becoming a Sommelier Favorite

For years, Kisi lived quietly in the background of Georgian wine. It wasn’t extinct, but it was overlooked—overshadowed by Rkatsiteli’s ubiquity and Saperavi’s global recognition. Today, that’s changing. Among sommeliers and buyers exploring Georgia more deeply, Kisi is no longer a footnote. It’s a reference point. At Corus Imports, we’re seeing growing interest in Kisi not because it’s rare, but because it’s expressive, versatile, and deeply tied to place. Once rediscovered, it tends to stay...

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