KHIKHVI QVEVRI BOUQUET Dry Amber Wine Vintage: 2018

KHIKHVI QVEVRI BOUQUET Dry Amber Wine Vintage: 2018

Producer : Tsinandali Old Cellar LLC.

Production place : Village Tsinandali, Telavi district, Georgia.

Grape variety : Khikhvi 100%.

Region : Kakheti.

Altitude : 600 m above sea level.

Type of soil : Moderate rocky soil with limited fertility and good drainage.

Age of the vineyards : 15+

Grape yield for hectar : From 5 to 6 tones per ha.

Harvesting : Manual.

Bottle production : 8 000.

Vinification and aging : The wine was first wildly fermented with aging on skins taken place for 6 months in Qvevri buried in the ground in cellar. It was further aged in bottles before its release to the market.

Organoleptic data : It has a very eective and varied bouquet. Interestingly develops tones of white dried fruit. A sharp aroma of apple, quince, dried melon and various spices.

Recommended serving temperature : 13-16°C.

Pairings : Serve with well-fried meat, vegetables, cheese, relatively rich fish dishes.