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Satrapezo Icewine
Winegrowing region: |
KAKHETI viticulture region. |
Climate type: |
Moderate continental |
Wine classification: |
Estates limited release |
Varietal composition: |
Rkatsiteli 100% |
Grape source: |
RKATSITELI southern block of Kondoli vineyards. |
Grape yield: |
7-8 ton/hectare. |
Wine type: |
Sweet white wine. |
Cellaring: |
Now, but will benefit from few years of aging. |
Total Production: |
7000-0,375l bottle. |
Packaging: |
3 bottle cartons. |
Wine analysis: |
Alc.10,5% vol; Res. Sugar:220 g/l. |
Vinification
The fully frozen grapes in Rkatsiteli southern blocks of Kondoli vineyards and selected old Rkatsiteli vineyards in Ikalto village in Kakheti have been picked in early December, when the outside temperature fell down to -9°C. At these temperatures the water portion of each grape separates from sugar, flavor and acid components. The water freezes and crystallizes leaving the other compounds as suspended liquid drops among the water crystals. The grapes were hand harvested early in the morning in small boxes, hand sorted in our winery, all the damaged grapes were removed and gently pressed in basket press. The fermentation was held for 2 months period in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature 16-18°C. After fermentation wine was kept cold around 0°C for 6 month. Light filtration complemented by bottling and 6 months bottle aging in our cellar before the release.
Tasting Notes
Color: |
Light golden with shimmering silver highlights. |
Aromas: |
Nose is redolent of ripe pineapple, pears and nectarines and orange zest. |
Palate: |
Fruit flavours enhance the natural sweetness of the wine to give balance and intensity. A tantalizing fresh pineapple tingle lingers in the mouth long after wine has gone. |
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