Ranbiri
Ranbiri is a specialty wine known for its sweet flavor and smooth texture, originating from the mountain villages of Riah Mauhiit. Its flavor is characterized by a harmonious blend of ripe cherries, plums, and subtle notes of vanilla and spice.
Ranbiri is cultivated in the mountain valley farms of Tahwil, where vineyards benefit from optimal sunlight, fertile soil thanks to the nearby river, and a temperate climate. There are three main types of grapes grown here–meital, pomelo, and ayrain–all of which undergo a careful process of cultivation and hand-selection. They’re gently pressed and fermented before being stored in cellars where the wine’s flavor can develop over time.
What sets Ranbiri’s aging process apart from other wines is the use of handmade chestnut barrels. Chestnut wood brings out a unique flavor profile that complements the taste of wine. The meticulously cut wood imbues Ranbiri with delicate hints of vanilla, coconut, and spices unique to Randa's mountainous region. At minimum, Ranbiri is left to age for three years; at least one whole year in barrels and the rest of time in either cask or bottle. Ranbiri Major refers to bottles that have been kept for at least 6 years or more, with half of that total time kept in chestnut barrels. This is the more refined and sought after version by many nobles in Tahwil and other Hilealean kingdoms.
In Riah Mauhiit, Ranbiri is reserved for special occasions such as birthdays or religious holidays like Mu’ayada. The vineyards are managed year round. After harvest season ends in October, their cellars and supply are revaluated. Case shipments of both versions are sent down the mountain to the forest temples of Ghabat Al-Hami, at which point Tahwil’s duchy takes over distribution of the luxury wine.
In Hilael, to be closer to the sky is to be that much closer to Deshret. Ranbiri’s sweet aroma is said to evoke feelings of nostalgia and home. Imitations of Ranbiri are sold throughout the Hilaelean kingdoms, but wine connoisseurs know that aged bottles of the wine from the source have a far richer taste and pungent smell. As if Deshret shone a light on the vineyards themselves in a way of blessing.
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