# Rustaveli Cafe & Bar — Menu

> A friendly place for Georgian traditional wine, qvevri wine, coffee & beer

## White Wine

- **Shumi Tsinandali 2025** — From Shumi, this dry white blends Rkatsiteli and Kakhuri Mtsvane grown in the Tsinandali microzone of Kakheti. Straw coloured in the glass, it shows white fruit and delicate florals. Refreshing acidity and soft tannins keep it balanced and elegant on the palate. It pairs with white meats, seafood, and soft cheeses. 2025 vintage, 13%.
  - Bottle: ₾30.00
- **Shumi Iberiuli Mtsvane 2024** — From Shumi, this dry Mtsvane from Kakheti is a study in freshness. Straw coloured in the glass, it opens with florals and a bright lime edge. Crisp acidity drives a vibrant, medium-bodied palate that finishes short and clean. Serve well chilled with light fish, seafood, fresh salads, or fresh cheeses. 2024 vintage, 13%.
  - Bottle: ₾50.00
- **Anemo Tvishi 2025** — From Anemo in Tvishi, Lechkhumi, this semi-sweet white is made from Tsolikauri, a grape the region knows well. Straw coloured in the glass, it offers a gentle, coniferous aromatic lift. Its pleasant sweetness meets fresh, lively acidity, keeping it light on the palate. Serve well chilled with fresh fruit, light desserts, or mild cheeses. 2025 vintage, 10.5%.
  - Bottle: ₾55.00
- **Dolidze Tsolikauri 2023** — From Dolidze Vineyards, this dry white from the Tsolikauri grape hails from the hills of Chokhatauri in Guria. Straw coloured in the glass, it lifts citrus and tropical fruit on the nose. High acidity and a green-pear edge keep it sharp and refreshing on the palate. Serve well chilled with grilled fish, seafood, or fresh salads. 2023 vintage, 12%.
  - Bottle: ₾60.00

## Amber Wine

- **Mtsvane Rkatsiteli Qvevri** — Amber Dry
  - Glass: ₾10.00
- **Anemo Mtsvane Rkatsiteli 2024** — From Anemo in the Akhmeta microzone of Kakheti, Mtsvane's fresh lift balances Rkatsiteli's elegant frame in this amber qvevri wine. Fermented on indigenous yeast and matured unfiltered in qvevri clay, it opens with peach, apricot, and pear above an earthy depth. Moderate acidity and gentle tannins carry a fruit-forward finish that pairs with fish, chicken, and fruit- or nut-based salads. 2024 vintage, 12%.
  - Bottle: ₾50.00
- **Anemo Krakhuna 2023** — From Anemo in the Imeretian village of Sviri, this amber Krakhuna ferments briefly on its skins before eight months in qvevri. Golden in the glass, it offers quince and toasted apple. Above-average acidity and medium tannin give it grip and a short, clean finish. Ready to drink now, it pairs with grilled fish and chicken. 2022 vintage, 12.5%.
  - Bottle: ₾55.00
- **Shumi Iberiuli Kisi 2022** — From Shumi, this dark amber Kisi is shaped in qvevri and finished in oak barrels. It layers peach, pear, and vanilla over a roasted-walnut depth. Full-bodied and harmonious on the palate, it balances richness with elegance. It pairs with grilled chicken, fish steak, walnut-based Georgian salads, and cheese assortments. 2022 vintage, 13%.
  - Bottle: ₾65.00

## Red Wine

- **Saperavi** — Red Dry
  - Glass: ₾10.00
- **Shumi Kindzmarauli 2025** — From Shumi, Kindzmarauli is a protected semi-sweet Saperavi grown in the Kindzmarauli microzone of Kakheti. Pomegranate in the glass, it offers a soft, medium-intensity nose of dark fruit. Low acidity and gentle sweetness make it velvety and easy-drinking, with a medium finish. Serve lightly chilled with grilled meats, churchkhela, or dark-chocolate desserts. 2025 vintage, 11.5%.
  - Bottle: ₾35.00
- **Shumi Iberiuli Kvareli 2022** — From Shumi in Kakheti, this dry Saperavi comes from the Kvareli microzone and rests in oak barrels. Dark ruby in the glass, it opens with black plum, cornel, ripe blackberry, and a dark-chocolate depth. Full-bodied and firmly structured, it carries its 13% with ease. Serve with grilled red meats, barbecue, or hard cheeses. 2022 vintage.
  - Bottle: ₾65.00
- **Shumi Iberiuli Mukuzani 2024** — From Shumi Winery, this Mukuzani is a protected dry Saperavi from the Mukuzani microzone of Kakheti. Deeply coloured, it shows dark berry and cherry fruit with a savoury, oaked spine. Structured but well-balanced, with firm yet smooth tannins, it ages well and rewards the wait. Pair with lamb, game, or mature hard cheeses. 2024 vintage, 13%.
  - Bottle: ₾65.00
- **Anemo Alexandrouli Mujuretuli 2024** — From Anemo in Racha, this dry red brings together the region's classic pairing of Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli. Pomegranate in the glass, it lifts berries and violet on the nose. Soft tannins and a long finish keep it smooth and substantial at 15%. Serve with roasted meats, stews, or aged cheeses. 2023 vintage.
  - Bottle: ₾70.00
- **Anemo Khvanchkara 2025** — From Anemo in Racha, Khvanchkara is a protected semi-sweet red from the classic Aleksandrouli–Mujuretuli blend. Ruby in the glass, it shows a gentle, medium-intensity nose. High acidity balances its soft sweetness, keeping it fresh and easy to drink. Serve lightly chilled with grilled meats, churchkhela, or nut-based sweets. 2025 vintage, 11%.
  - Bottle: ₾80.00
- **Dolidze Otskhanuri Sapere 2023** — From Dolidze Vineyards, this dry Otskhanuri Sapere is a traditional Imeretian qvevri red from the Tskhratskaro terroir of Zestaponi. Deep ruby in the glass, it unfolds cherry, black currant, and delicate florals. Round, gentle tannins and lively acidity shape a balanced, medium-bodied structure with a medium finish. It pairs with roasted meats, barbecue, lightly spiced dishes, and semi-hard cheeses – best served at 15–18°C to show its qvevri character fully. 2023 vintage, 13%.
  - Bottle: ₾80.00

## Rose wine

- **Rose Semi-Sweet 2024**
  - Glass: ₾13.00
- **Shumi Saperavi Rose 2024** — From Shumi, this dry rosé turns Kakheti's Saperavi grape to the lighter side. Salmon in the glass, it lifts raspberry and red currant on the nose. Fresh and light-bodied, with medium acidity, it stays bright and easy to drink. Serve well chilled with light seafood, fresh salads, or grilled vegetables. 2024 vintage, 12.5%.
  - Bottle: ₾30.00
- **Dolidze Chkhaveri Chkepi 2024** — From Dolidze Vineyards in the village of Amaghleba, Guria, this dry Chkhaveri Chkepi rosé shows the variety's delicate side. Salmon in the glass, it lifts barberry and delicate floral notes over sweet fruit. High acidity and a medium body keep it lively and clean, driving a bright, fruit-forward finish. Pairs beautifully with light fish, seafood, fresh salads, soft cheeses, and grilled vegetables – an easy match for a summer table. 2024 vintage, 12.5%.
  - Bottle: ₾70.00
- **Dolidze Chkhaveri 2020** — From Dolidze Vineyards in Guria, this semi-sweet rosé is made from Chkhaveri, a rare native Georgian variety. Pink-gold in the glass, it opens with ripe apricot, strawberry, and a whisper of nutmeg. Pleasantly sweet yet balanced, with refreshing acidity that keeps it light, it pairs with fresh fruit, soft cheeses, and light desserts. 2019 vintage, 11.5%.
  - Bottle: ₾75.00

## Snacks

- **Olives** — ₾10.00
- **Hazelnuts** — ₾10.00

## Beer

- **Augustiner Helles** — ₾13.00 — From Augustiner-Bräu, Munich's oldest brewery, this Helles has been brewed in the city since 1328. Pale gold in the glass, it balances soft malt sweetness with a gentle hop touch. Crisp and refreshing, with a clean, dry finish, it is a benchmark of the style. Serve cold with pretzels, sausage, or schnitzel. 5.2% ABV, 500ml.
- **Guinness** — ₾13.00

## Coffee

- **Americano** — ₾7.00
- **Cappuccino** — ₾10.00
- **Espresso** — ₾5.00

## Drinks

- **Coca-Cola** — ₾4.00
- **Fanta** — ₾4.00
- **Sprite** — ₾4.00
- **Mtis** — ₾2.50
- **Zandukeli Pear** — ₾5.00
- **Zandukeli Tarhun** — ₾5.00
- **Zandukeli limon** — ₾5.00