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Marani Akhasheni

Wine-growing region:
KAKHETI viticulture region.
Appellation:
Akhasheni Specific Viticulture area (SVA)
Climate type:
Moderate continental
Wine classification:
Appellation wine
Varietal composition:
Saperavi 100%
Grape source:
100% Akhasheni Specific Viticulture area, north facing bank of Alazani River
Grape yield:
8 ton/hectare
Wine type:
Medium sweet vintage red
Wine analysis:
Alc. 11,5% vol; Res. Sugar 35-45 g/l; T/A 5,5-6,5g/l

Vintages

2016  |  2013  |  2012  |  2010  |  2005

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 at around 0°C before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Color:
Dark red color
Aromas:
The rich and complex bouquet, with fresh notes of blackberries, cherry and liquorice
Palate:
Mouth-filling black fruit on the palate with notes of damson. The palate is finished with rounded, creamy, sweet and well balanced aftertaste