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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.
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