Akhasheni () is an appellation for wines produced in and around the village of Akhasheni in the Gurjaani Municipality of Kakheti, Georgia.
Akhasheni is a naturally semi-sweet red wine made exclusively from the Saperavi grape variety. It is of dark-pomegranate color and has a harmonious velvety taste with a chocolate flavor. It contains 10.5–12% alcohol, 3–5% sugar and has 5–7% titrated acidity. The wine has been manufactured since 1958.„ახაშენი“/ “Akhasheni” (30 August 2005), published by gov.uk, pp. 7 Due to the special climate it's produced in, Akhasheni has organoleptic features described as characteristics special to only this wine.
Prior to 1990, Akhasheni has been awarded 11 medals, with 6 of them being gold ones, at various international competitions.
See also Georgian wine Sweetness of wine List of Georgian wine appellations
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