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Wine type: Dry vintage white
Vintage: 2007
Cellaring: Drink now, but will grow with vanillaand
dry fruit notes
for next couple of years of aging.
Wine classification: Estate owned single vineyard wine.
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Grape source: Kondoli vineyards, north facing bank
of Alazani River
Climate type: Moderate continental
Varietal composition: Rkatsiteli 100%
Vinification:
Selected block of Rkatsiteli 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, de-stemmed and chilled down and macerated on
skins for 8 hours before pressing in pneumatic press. Fermentation
has been carried out by indigenous yeasts, 35% in new French
oak barriques, 35% in old and 30% in stainless steel tanks
to retain the freshness. Hand stirring applied for 9 month
of barrique aging for flavor and aroma integration. Blending
has been performed after 12 month of aging. Minimum filtering
and bottling completed the process.
Tasting notes:
Color: A bright golden color.
Aromas: Fragrant and fruity nose including peach and
apricot, with underlying notes of smoke, wood and creme brulée.
Palate: The palate opens with refined fruity texture,
echoing the promise of the nose. Full and sapid, it stands
out in long buttery and fresh finish.
Food matching:
Poultry, seafood, matured cheese.Temp.: 10-12°C.
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