Marani Napareuli
Wine-growing region: |
KAKHETI viticulture region |
Appellation: |
Napareuli Specific Viticulture area |
Climate type: |
Moderate continental |
Wine classification: |
Appellation wine |
Varietal composition: |
Saperavi 100% |
Grape source: |
100% Napareuli Specific Viticulture area, south facing bank of Alazani River. |
Grape yield: |
8 ton/hectare |
Wine type: |
Dry vintage red |
Wine analysis: |
Alc. 13,5% vol; Res. Sugar <4 g/l; T/A 4,5-5,5g/l |
Vinification
Grapes are hand-picked at the optimum of their maturity. Soft de-stemming and crushing is followed by fermentation at controlled temperature (23-28°C) in stainless steel tanks. Wine was fermented using the cultural yeast strains. Skin and cap management was performed by délestage and remontage. After 12-15 days of maceration, wine was racked clean and transferred for malolactic fermentation and 9-12 months of aging in 225 l oak barriques. Maturation continues in stainless steel tanks before bottling process, complemented by bottle aging at the optimum temperature prior to the release.
Tasting Notes
Color: |
Medium ruby red |
Aromas: |
The wine shows fine bouquet of strawberry and spice and a subtle hint of vanilla |
Palate: |
Smooth and mellow texture, with plenty of fruit, liquorice notes, subtle oak and seamless finish with sweet tannins |
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