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Wine type: Dry vintage white
Vintage: 2008
Cellaring: Drink now, but will grow with honey and
dry fruit notes
for next couple of years of aging.
Wine classification: Estate owned single vineyrd wine
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Grape source: Kondoli vineyards, north facing bank
of Alazani River
Climate type: Moderate continental
Varietal composition: Mtsvane 50%; Kisi 50%
Vinification:
Selected blocks of Mtsvane K.2005 and Kisi K.05, of Kondoli
vineyards has been green harvested during the first days of
véraison (in August) in order to artificially reduce the grape
yield down to 7 tons per hectare and thus increase the overall
quality and concentration of remaining fruit. At the end of
September the grapes were hand harvested in small boxes, hand
sorted in our winery and chilled down before pressing in pneumatic
press. All the necessary measures have been taken to protect
the juice from oxidation. After settling the juice, fermentation
have been carried out by indigenous yeasts, presented on the
grape skins at 13-14°C
in order to preserve natural aromas. On completion of fermentation
tanks were topped and hand stirring applied for 5 month of
aging for flavor and aroma integration. Minimum filtering
and bottling completed the process.
Tasting notes:
Color: A light gold with greenish hue.
Aromas: Two native varieties compose a natural marriage
of white flower blossom from Mtsvane and persistent fresh
and sapid fruit notes from Kisi.
Palate: The palate is long and luscious with distinguished
features of each varieties standing out in persistent finish
with peach and nectarine of Kisi and aromatic citrus freshness
from Mtsvane.
Food matching:
Aperitif, with various poultry and fish dishes.Temp.: 10-12°C.
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