Mtsvane is Kakhetian grape sort which gives European and Kakhetian type high quality white table wines. The name was given because of its ripe grains yellowish-green color (mtsvane means green on Georgian).

It was formed from local grape sorts arising. Wholesomely we can see morphological and economical properties and ampelographical facts, according to which it is very closed to another local sorts.

Nowadays mtsvane is diffused in east Georgia. Its basic area (96%) in placed in Kakheti, and whole areas 83% are only in two regions (Telavi and Sagarejo), left 17% are placed in another 5 regions.

Mtsvane is high quality wine grape sort. Between all white Kakhetian sorts mtsvane gives the most tender and aromatic table wine. From mtsvane are producing as European as Kakhetian high quality wines.

Grape juice mechanical staff and chemical contain are very important to establish sort producing direction. It is also important to define winery direction (wine type). Generally mtsvane has a strong ability to accumulate sugar and after grapes overriping it becomes dried fruit very easily and it increases sugars quantity in the grain.

From the old times Mtsvane is known as best for table wines and in Kakheti there is no another such grapes. Made by European type (only grape juice) wine is greeny straw-volored, has joyous, tendern harmonious taste. After olding it develops its typical bouquet with strong fruit flavor. Made by Kakhetian type (including all the parts of grape) wine is dark tea color; it is fuller, rich wine, has stronger and pleasant aroma.

The winery Karasani produces European and Kakhetian type wines from Mtsvane sort of grapes.