Nose
Complex bouquet, the nose offers enticing aromas of red and black fruits, blackberries, and black plums, with elegant spices and soft, balanced notes from the barrel ageing.
Palate
The palate is particularly full-bodied yet lacks any heaviness or bitterness. The mid-palate reveals a perfectly controlled tannic concentration and a beautiful expression of ripe fruit followed by a long finish. It naturally yields an intense red wine high in tannins and alcohol, with excellent natural acidity with subsequent high cellaring potential (over 15 years).
Growing Conditions
AKURA parcel VI - 41°52’30’’ N - 45°39’7’’ E This sophisticated dry red wine comes from an exceptional plot located at an altitude of 650 meters, facing East on a slightly sloping, pebble-strewn terrain over a two-meter-thick limestone subsoil. Temperatures can reach 45°C in the summer. The stony soil absorbs the heat of the day and releases it at night, causing the grapes to mature more rapidly than those in other nearby terroirs. This remarkable meso-terroir is ideal for revealing the full potential of the Saperavi variety, Georgia’s most emblematic grape.
Harvest
Selective hand-picking in small 20 kg crates to ensure the highest quality of the grapes. Average 3-4 Tons per hectare.
Winemaking
he wine undergoes extended fermentation and maceration. Devatting enables stronger extraction and more fruit flavors. Malolactic fermentation is conducted in barrels for improved interaction between the wine and wood, as well as silkier tannins. This is followed by a long, careful ageing process lasting 20 months in barrels. The resulting wine is high in alcohol with powerful tannins, and features a dark, rich color that exudes opulence. alcohol 12.0-13.0 %; TA 5.0-5.5 g/l; G/F 0 - 4 g/l; pH 3.65-3.75
Aging
20 months in barrel
Appearance
Dark Ruby