Bedoba White - Kakheti - Georgia

PRODUCER

Bedoba, which translates to `Day of Luck’, is a Georgian winery

primarily dedicated to making wines from the countries indigenous

Saperavi grape, partially vinified in traditional qvevri vessels. The

original winery, whose cellars date back to 1737, was founded by

the Konchosvilli family who had a close relationship with the

church (`koncho` means cross). Winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and

Thierry Fontannaz honour this history on Bedoba’s label, with the

icon of Saint Nina, whose apostolic work has contributed to the

spread of Christianity in Georgia.

VINEYARDS

This wine is made from grapes sourced from vineyards located in

the classic and traditional microzones of Kindzmarauli and Kvareli,

in the Kakheti region. Bedoba White blend is made from 70%

Rkatsiteli and 30% Kisi, which are Georgian grape varieties with

unique characteristics. The Rkatsiteli comes from 25-year-old vines

rooted in the region’s characteristic black slate soil, which reaches

a depth of eight meters. This lends the grapes a very strong

personality and concentration and distinctive minerality to the

wine. The Kisi grapes come from younger vineyards, planted closer

to the hill in a cooler microclimate on limestone soil.

VINTAGE

The 2025 growing season was characterised by ideal ripening

conditions, with unusually cool nights helping to preserve freshness

and aromatic intensity. Harvest took place from mid-September to

the end of October. The grapes remained in excellent sanitary

condition throughout the season, resulting in fruit of exceptional

quality.

VINIFICATION

The Rkatsiteli and Kisi grapes were hand harvested, fully

destemmed and vinified separately on arrival at the winery. The

Rkatsiteli was pressed, settled and fermented in Qvevri without skin

contact, while the Kisi underwent a 24-hour cold soak on skins

before being pressed and fermented in stainless-steel tanks.

Following alcoholic fermentation, around 20% of the Rkatsiteli was

transferred to 500-litre French oak barrels for malolactic

fermentation, with the remainder completing malolactic

fermentation in Qvevri. The Kisi did not undergo malolactic

fermentation. The final blend was aged on its fine lees for six

months in second- and third-fill French oak barrels before bottling

in April 2026.

TASTING NOTES

Bedoba White opens with aromas of ripe pear, baked apple,

honeycomb and toasted almonds, complemented by subtle wild

herb notes. A creamy texture, well-integrated oak and the

distinctive character of Qvevri ageing add depth and complexity

to the palate.