Silk Road
Amber Sec
Kakheti, Georgia
Silk Road – Amber-Sec Semi-Sparkling 2022
Kakheti – Georgia 🇬🇪
Overview
A rare style, this is an amber wine made semi-sparkling and finished sec (off-dry). Produced in Kakheti, it combines Georgia’s ancient qvevri skin-contact tradition with a playful sparkling twist. (Educational note: Semi-sparkling wines usually have 1–2.5 bars of pressure, giving gentle bubbles rather than the intensity of Champagne.)
Aromas & Flavors
Apricot, dried orange peel, and candied ginger on the nose, layered with honey, tea leaf, and light floral tones. A touch of sweetness balances its earthy amber character.
Mouthfeel
Light-bodied with a soft effervescence — lively but not aggressive. Gentle tannic grip from skin contact, rounded by off-dry sweetness. Clean, refreshing, and slightly savory on the finish.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with spicy Asian dishes, roasted duck with orange glaze, or Middle Eastern mezze. Also works well as an aperitif with aged cheeses or nut-based snacks.
Verdict
A fascinating crossover: the grip and depth of amber wine with the fun, festive lift of semi-sparkling bubbles. The 2022 vintage is lively, slightly sweet, and truly distinctive — both rustic and playful. 🍷✨
Did You Know?
Georgia’s amber wines are almost always still, making a semi-sparkling amber-sec highly unusual — a creative modern spin on an 8,000-year-old tradition.
Hidden Gem 💎
An amber-sec semi-sparkling wine from Kakheti is about as rare as it gets. This Silk Road 2022 shows Georgia’s winemakers aren’t just keepers of tradition — they’re also innovators.
Silk Road – Amber-Sec Semi-Sparkling 2022
Kakheti – Georgia 🇬🇪
Overview
A rare style, this is an amber wine made semi-sparkling and finished sec (off-dry). Produced in Kakheti, it combines Georgia’s ancient qvevri skin-contact tradition with a playful sparkling twist. (Educational note: Semi-sparkling wines usually have 1–2.5 bars of pressure, giving gentle bubbles rather than the intensity of Champagne.)
Aromas & Flavors
Apricot, dried orange peel, and candied ginger on the nose, layered with honey, tea leaf, and light floral tones. A touch of sweetness balances its earthy amber character.
Mouthfeel
Light-bodied with a soft effervescence — lively but not aggressive. Gentle tannic grip from skin contact, rounded by off-dry sweetness. Clean, refreshing, and slightly savory on the finish.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with spicy Asian dishes, roasted duck with orange glaze, or Middle Eastern mezze. Also works well as an aperitif with aged cheeses or nut-based snacks.
Verdict
A fascinating crossover: the grip and depth of amber wine with the fun, festive lift of semi-sparkling bubbles. The 2022 vintage is lively, slightly sweet, and truly distinctive — both rustic and playful. 🍷✨
Did You Know?
Georgia’s amber wines are almost always still, making a semi-sparkling amber-sec highly unusual — a creative modern spin on an 8,000-year-old tradition.
Hidden Gem 💎
An amber-sec semi-sparkling wine from Kakheti is about as rare as it gets. This Silk Road 2022 shows Georgia’s winemakers aren’t just keepers of tradition — they’re also innovators.
