Producer : Tsinandali Old Cellar LLC.
Production place : Village Tsinandali, Telavi district, Georgia.
Grape variety : Rkatsiteli 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 : 10+
Grape yield for hectar : From 7 to 8 tones per ha.
Harvesting : Manual.
Bottle production : 10 000.
Vinification and aging : Pressing of destemmed and crushed grapes in Qvevry
- clay amphoras of 1800 Litres. Fermented and matured in qvevri using age-old Georgian traditions for 6 months.
Organoleptic data : Light amber color with gold coloring. Rkatsiteli taste is distinctly present. A complex and impressive bouquet of dry herbs and flowers serves as a background for subtle aromas of oak and spice. The wine is quite subtle and smooth, saturated with soft and ripe tannins. The aftertaste is lingering.
Recommended serving temperature : 13-16°C.
Pairings : Serve with traditional Georgian fat meat dishes and fat cheese.