Life Style / Wine Grapes / Rkatsiteli: (Pronounced 'ar-kat-si-TEL-lee'). In Georgia (CIS) it has the synonym name Rkatsiteii. Widely grown in eastern Europe, this ancient vinifera reputedly originated in the Caucasus Mountains bordering Armenia and Turkey. Planted on small acreages in Australia and the Eastern U.S., mainly in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. Makes noticeably acidic, balanced white wine with flavors somewhat reminiscent of an aromatic Gew?rztraminer and (Johannisberg) Riesling blend.
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