RKATSITELI QVEVRI BOUQUET Dry Amber Wine Vintage: 2019

RKATSITELI QVEVRI BOUQUET Dry Amber Wine Vintage: 2019

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.