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Marani Akhasheni
Winegrowing 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 yeald: |
8 ton/hectar. |
Wine type: |
Medium sweet vintage red. |
Wine analysis(indicative): |
Alc.11% vol; Res. Suger: 35-45 g/l; T/A: 5,5-6,5g/l. |
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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, until the bottling, wine is kept cold around 0°C.
Tasting Notes
Color: |
Inky purple red. |
Aromas: |
Crushed blackberry, prune and spices. |
Palate: |
silky and rich initial palate is full of black fruits and candied cherry. The finish is long and well-balanced with sweet fruit notes and light sourness. |
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