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Wine type: Sweet vintage white
Vintage: 2007
Cellaring: Now, but will grow with honey and jammy
notes.
Wine classification: Estates limited release.
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Grape source: RKATSITELI 04 plot of Kondoli vineyards
Climate type: Moderate continental
Varietal composition: Rkatsiteli 100%
Vinification:
Rkatsiteli 04 block of Kondoli vineyards are situated at the
actual proximity to the Alazani River. From the middle of
October the early dew and midday sun causes specific fungal
infection of the berries, which is called Botrytis Cinarea
or "Noble Rot"? Due to fungal activity the berries
are dried out, thus concentrating sugar in them and enriching
with specific, characteristic aromas. The grapes were hand
harvested at the end of November in small boxes, hand sorted
in our winery and gently pressed in basket press. The fermentation
and maturation for 9 month was held in French oak barrels.
Thus the first Georgian Late vintage wine was born. Light
filtration complemented by bottling and 6 month bottle aging
in our cellar before the release.
Tasting notes:
Color: Deep yellow color with golden reflection.
Aromas: Nose reveals complex ripe pineapple, dried
plum and honey aromas integrated with the notes derived from
oak aging.
Palate: Full bodied taste is dominated by peach and
quince jam aromas opposed by natural sourness of the wine.
The exquisite sweetness is balanced by the long smoky vanilla
oak finish with the touch of citrus zests.
Food matching:
Aperitif, digestive, soft and spicy cheese or desserts.
Temp.: 8-10°C.
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