RKATSITELI QVEVRI RESERVE Dry Amber Wine Vintage: 2018

RKATSITELI QVEVRI RESERVE Dry Amber Wine Vintage: 2018

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 : 15 000.

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 : Dark ruby color. It has a very impressive and multifarious bouquet. Dry white fruit tones are interestingly opened-up. Apple, quince, dried melon and dierent spices harsh aromas are followed by soft oak flavors. Full-bodied high extract wine. Strong Rkatsiteli tannins and vivid, natural acidity make the wine harmonic and smooth. The after taste is lingering and catchy.

Recommended serving temperature : 13-16°C.

Pairings : Serve with fried meat, fried vegetables, cheese and fatty fish dishes.