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Wine type: Medium sweet vintage red
Vintage: 2007
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Winegrowing region: RACHA-LECHKHUMI viticulture region
Grape source: Kvanchkara Specific Viticulture area,
right bank(south facing) of Rioni River
Climate type: Moderate continental
Varietal composition: Aleksandreuli 50%, Mujuretuli
50%
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: Light ruby color.
Aromas: The complex aromas of red fruit, dominated
by Raspberry, Strawberry with some notes of roasted almonds.
Palate: Wild strawberry is followed by a mellow blend
of dried fruit, pomegranate and a touch of caramel, though
there's plenty of lively acidity to keep it fresh and balanced.
Food matching:
Desserts, walnut cake, full flavoured soft cheeses.Temp.:
12-14°C.
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