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Wine type: Dry vintage red
Vintage: 2005
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Grape source: Napareuli Specific Viticulture area,
sourth 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 9-12
month maturation in 225 l oak barriques, which was complemented
by refinement in stainless steel tanks and bottles at the
optimum temperature.
Tasting notes:
Color: Medium ruby red.
Aromas: The wine shoes fine bouquet of strawberry and
spice and a subtle hint of vanilla.
Palate: Smooth and mellow texture, with plenty of fruit,
liquorice notes, subtle oak and seamless finish with sweet
tannins.
Food matching:
Grilled meat, game, medium aged cheese.Temp.: 18°C.
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