Nose
aroma of different flowers, honey and field flowers is harmonically mixed.
Palate
rich in tannins, tones of ripen cherry, blackberry, black plum, dried fruit and oak are harmonically balanced. It has long aroma.
Growing Conditions
The vineyard is located 510 meters above sea level in the village of Kurdghelauri, Tsinandali micro-zone which is considered to be an exceptional location for vineyards. Grapes cultivated in this area have unique taste properties, giving wines distinguished character and finesse. To ensure the high quality of the wine, Archils Winery pays special attention to the agro-technological work and quality control of grapes. To improve wine quality even more, the winery limits the amount of harvest, implementing a “green harvest” approach and using only biologically and ecologically clean means. Only organic fertilizers are used.
Harvest
Grapes are hand harvested in an old family vineyard located in Tsinandali micro-zone.
Winemaking
The wine is produced by a wine-maker and viticulturist Archil Utiashvili, in Kakheti region by more than 40-year-old, high quality Saperavi grapes, grown in Tsinandali micro-zone. It is made according to the modern and ancient Georgian technologies and is fermented together with the husks, the main stalk and bunch of grapes.
Appearance
dark ruby
Food Pairing
Ideally matches to meat and cheese.
