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Wine type: Medium sweet vintage red
Vintage: 2007
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Grape source: Kindzmarauli Specific Viticulture area,
Company own vineyards, south 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: Inky purple red.
Aromas: Crushed blackberry, damson, jam and spice is
combined with the hint of floral aromas.
Palate: Silky, complex initial palate leads to a full
flavored mid palate of overlaid notes of cherry, blackberry
and prune. Clean, fresh and balanced complexity with supple
tannins, lasts in long, lingering finish.
Food matching:
Desserts, rich fruit cake, spicy and soft cheeses.Temp.: 12-14°C.
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