Satrapezo 10 Qvevri
Winegrowing region: |
KAKHETI viticulture region. |
Climate type: |
Moderate continental |
Wine classification: |
Estates limited release |
Varietal composition: |
Rkatsiteli 100% |
Grape source: |
RKATSITELI S04 block of Kondoli vineyards. |
Grape yield: |
4-5 ton/hectare. |
Wine type: |
Dry vintage white. |
Cellaring: |
Now, but will be benefited by 5-7 years of aging. |
Total Production: |
6000-0,75l bottle; 300-1,5l magnum bottles. |
Packaging: |
0,75X6 bottle cartons. Individual cartons for 0,75l and 1,5l magnum bottles are available atadditional cost. |
Vinification
Selected block, RKATSITELI S04, of Kondoli vineyards has been green harvested
during the first days of véraison (August) in order to artificially reduce
the grape yield down to 4-5 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, gently
de-stemmed and lightly crushed into in historical Georgian clay wine vessels
‘KVEVRI’ (Totally 10 KVEVRIES have been used) buried in the winery’s
earthen floor. The fermentation was performed by natural yeast, found on grape
skins. During the whole process of fermentation cap management has been
performed only by hand punching, thus overall mechanical impact on grape
skins has been minimized and ensured soft extraction and integration of skin
aromas. After the long 20-25 days maceration, the resulting golden colored
wine was decanted and transferred gently into traditional small oak barriques
for 10 months’ further maturation. Light filtration complemented by bottling
and 6 month bottle aging in our cellar before the release.
Tasting Notes
Color: |
Deep yellow color with golden reflection. |
Aromas: |
Intense fragrant nose, redolent of lilac, violet and crushedrose petals. |
Palate: |
The palate is perfectly balanced between rich sweet fruits,mango, peach and nectarine flavours and whole gamut of aromas derived from oak aging. Finish is long with firm and pleasant tannins. |
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