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Wine type: Medium sweet vintage red
Vintage: 2005
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Grape source: Akhasheni Specific Viticulture area,
north facing bank of Alazani River
Climate type: Moderate continental
Varietal composition: Saperavi 100%
Vinification:
Grapes are hand-picked at the optimum of their maturity. Soft
de-stemming and crushing is followed by fermentation at controlled
temperature (23-28°C)
in stainless steel tanks. Wine is fermented using the cultural
yeast strains. Skin and cap management is performed by délestage
and remontage. After 5-7 days of maceration, when usually
the desired level of residual sugar is reached, fermentation
is stopped by cooling, in order to retain the natural sweetness
and freshness of the wine Afterwards wine is kept cold around,
0°C,
before the bottling.
Tasting notes:
Color: Dark red color.
Aromas: The rich and complex bouquet, with fresh notes
of Blackberries, Cherry and liquorices.
Palate: Mouth-filling black fruit on the palate with
notes of damson. The palate is finished with rounded, creamy,
sweet and well balanced aftertaste.
Food matching:
Desserts, different cakes, farmhouse cheeses.Temp.: 12-14°C.
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