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Wine type: Dry vintage red
Vintage: 2007
Cellaring: Now, but will be benefited by 6-8 years
of aging.
Wine classification: Estate owned single vineyrd wine.
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Grape source: Kondoli vineyards, north facing bank
of Alazani River
Climate type: Moderate continental
Varietal composition: Saperavi 50%, Merlot 50%
Vinification:
Selected blocks of Saperavi K.2001 and Merlot K.348, 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 and then gently de-stemmed and crushed
for farther fermentation, which took place in open lid 225l
barriques. During the whole process of 20-25 day long fermentation,
cap management was performed only by hand punching, thus overall
mechanical impact on grape skins has been minimized and ensured
soft extraction of tannins and coloring elements. After the
maceration, wine is transferred to closed oak barriques for
malolactic fermentation and maturation. The blend itself is
made after 6-8 month and then aged up to 12 month. Coarse
filtration complemented by bottling and 6 month bottle maturation
in our cellar before the release.
Tasting notes:
Color: A beautiful dark crimson color.
Aromas: The blend offers aromas of blackcurrant and
blueberry with a touch of cedar, black tea and inviting floral
scents in the background.
Palate: Full bodied fine wine, beautifully balanced
with weighty tannins at the end.
Food matching:
Grilled pork or lamb, matured cheese.Temp.: 10-12°C.
We recommend to decant 1 hour prior to serving.
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