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Wine type: Dry vintage red
Vintage: 2005
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Grape source: Mukuzani 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 was fermented using the cultural
yeast strains. Skin and cap management was performed by délestage
and remontage. After 12-15 days of maceration, wine was racked
clean and transferred for malolactic fermentation and 10-12
month of aging in 225 l oak barriques, which was complemented
by aging in stainless steel tanks and bottles at the optimum
temperature.
Tasting notes:
Color: Deep red color.
Aromas: The wine shoes aromas of black cherry, dark
chocolate with sprinkling of vanilla and spice.
Palate: Generous ripe mouth-filling fruit on the palate
with notes of damson, followed by robust tannins and extended
finish.
Food matching:
Grilled meat, game, medium aged cheese.Temp.: 18°C.
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