Dugladze Ranina Mukuzani

As the wine that was the inspiration for Turton Wines’ founding, Georgian wine continues to have unrivalled breadth. Widely acknowledged as the origin of wine as we know it, Georgia began production over 8,000 years ago and has sites of ancient winemaking with protected status from UNESCO. Famed for their ancient Qvevri winemaking method and the ability to not only produce superb red, white and orange dry wines, but superb and quintessentially Georgian semi-sweet wines of all types.  

Mukuzani is Kakheti’s top AOC wine. It has a special, unforgettable taste and scent after ageing in oak barrels for 12 months. Mukuzani is the benchmark of the classic style of Georgian wines. Deep ruby in colour, this Dugladze Ranina Mukuzani is a full bodied and rounded red wine which holds its freshness. Jam-packed with peppery blackberry, dark cherry, and oaky notes. Strong balanced tannins and a lingering finish on the palate. Try with steak, lamb, stew/casserole and smoked cheese.

Dugladze Wine Co was founded in 2004 and prides itself on combining traditional Georgian traditions, novelties and loyalty to the family business. They have vineyards across three wine regions: Kakheti overlooking the Alazani River in the Caucus foothills, and Imereti and Kartli nearer to the Black Sea. 

Many Georgian wines source grapes from small family vineyards, so ingrained in culture that they are a strong part of family heritage. There are several wine regions that hold 18 Specific Viticultural Areas held in high regard, with careful monitoring and low yields. The ancient Qvevri method is still in wide use. Qvevri are large clay pots, buried underground to their necks for perfect fermentation and ageing temperature, often with skins and stems for full concentration. This method is a key part of orange wine production.