Vineyard : The wine โKvareli special reserveโ is made by the grapes from the best and old vineyards of specific viniculture micro zone of Kvareli. The vineyards are especially rich with black slates, which determines the uniqueness of the wine. The wooded mountains and the hot cliffs of Kvareli, which surround the mentioned vineyards, create a special and unique microclimate, and all this is a pre-condition for obtaining the highest quality of wine.
To achieve the highest quality of wine, it is held โgreen harvestโ in the vineyards, when grape starts first ripening. That improves the quality of whole harvest due to sharp elimination of its quantity. So from each bushes of vine is made only one bottle of outmost quality wine
Vintage : Once the grapes are ripe, the healthy bunches are selectively picked by hand; this takes place in October.
Harvest : 4,5ton on hectare
Technology : Classical fermentation of must, with halting on must after 6 weeks of fermentation; followed by malolactic fermentation and aged in 225liter barrels minimum 24 month. Wine is bottled without any filtration.
Characterization : Wine distinguished by high content of phenols. However it is harmonious, because of polymerization process of phenols is completed. Wine has a complex aroma of berries, French plums and black currants, which are supplemented with delicate vanilla and carnation tones. It has a pleasant and full taste that lingers on the tongue for several hours. This wine keeps well for several years, and will exhibit the best qualities of the Saperavi grape.
Recommendation : The optimal temperature for drinking is 17-19ยฐ C.
Wine is strong and complex, goes well with heartier foods such as roasted red meats, mutton and refines cheese.
