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.