Ojaleshi

Medium sweet vintage red

 

Wine type: Medium sweet vintage red
Vintage: 2007
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Winegrowing region: RACHA-LECHKHUMI viticulture region
Grape source: Ojaleshi Specific Viticulture area
Climate type: Moderate continental
Varietal composition: Ojaleshi 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: Light ruby color.
Aromas: Wine shows delicate herbaceous bouquet, with the hint of red rose petal, cherry and raspberry.
Palate: The taste is logical continuation of aromas of raspberry and cherry with the distinctive twist of white pepper. The finish is well balanced between the fresh acidity and natural sweetness.
Food matching:
Desserts, fruit cake, farmhouse cheese.Temp.: 12-14
°C.

Marani Ojaleshi