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Marani Napareuli

Wine-growing region:
KAKHETI viticulture region
Appellation:
Napareuli Specific Viticulture area
Climate type:
Moderate continental
Wine classification:
Appellation wine
Varietal composition:
Saperavi 100%
Grape source:
100% Napareuli Specific Viticulture area, south facing bank of Alazani River.
Grape yield:
8 ton/hectare
Wine type:
Dry vintage red
Wine analysis:
Alc. 13,5% vol; Res. Sugar <4 g/l; T/A 4,5-5,5g/l

Vintages

2013  |  2012  |  2011  |  2009  |  2008  |  2005  |  2004  |  2003

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 was fermented using the cultural yeast strains. Skin and cap management was performed by délestage and remontage. After 12-15 days of maceration, wine was racked clean and transferred for malolactic fermentation and 9-12 months of aging in 225 l oak barriques. Maturation continues in stainless steel tanks before bottling process, complemented by bottle aging at the optimum temperature prior to the release.

Tasting Notes

Color:
Medium ruby red
Aromas:
The wine shows fine bouquet of strawberry and spice and a subtle hint of vanilla
Palate:
Smooth and mellow texture, with plenty of fruit, liquorice notes, subtle oak and seamless finish with sweet tannins