Kindzmarauli is a high quality naturally semi-sweet wine of dark-red color. It is made from the Saperavi grape variety cultivated on the slopes of the Caucasian mountains in theee Kvareli district of Kakheti. It has a strong characteristic bouquet and aroma, with a gentle harmonious and velvety taste. The wonderful taste and curative properties have won Kindzmarauli general recognition. It is semi-sweet, but not sugary or cloying, the ripeness is balanced by fine textured tannins. Warm, velvety, and lively fruit flavors. Kindzmarauli goes well with soft cheeses, fruit tarts, nuts, and sweet meat and fish dishes. The wine contains 10.5 - 12.0 % alcohol, 3 - 5 % sugar and has 5.0 - 7.0 % titrated acidity. It has been bottled since 1942. For its supreme qualities and magnificent taste Kindzmarauli has received recognition throughout Europe for over a half a century. Kindzmarauli wine has won three gold, four silver and one bronze medal at international wine competitions.