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Wine type: Dry vintage white
Vintage: 2007
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Grape source: TSINANDALI Specific Viticulture area,
company owned vineyards
Climate type: Moderate continental
Varietal composition: Rkatsiteli 80%, Mtsvane 20%
Vinification:
Grapes are hand-picked at the optimum of their maturity end
of September and beginning of October. Softly de-stemmed grapes
are cooled down to t 4-6°C,
macerated on skins for 8 hours and then gently pressed in
the pneumatic press. Later, the settled and free run clear
juice starts fermenting slowly at precisely controlled temperature
(15°C)
in stainless steel tanks. After the fermentation completes
the wine is racked clean to another tank for farther refinement.
30% of the wine is aged oak barrels for 4 month. Wine is released
not early then September following to the vintage year. .
Tasting notes:
Color: Bright golden color.
Aromas: Intense and elegant with floral and tropical
fruit notes.
Palate: Good body, subtle creamy and toasted nut on
the palate from partial ageing in French oak. Aftertaste is
buttery and persistent with hints of melon and tropical fruit
salad.
Food matching:
Grilled salmon or white meat, vegetable dishes.Temp.: 8-12°C.
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