Dry Red Wine: Kvareli Special Reserve
Name : Dry Red Wine , Kvareli Special Reserve
Vine sort : 100% Saperavi
Vine age : 65 years
Vineyard : The wine “Kvareli special reserve” 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 “green harvest” 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 17-19° C.
Wine is strong and complex, goes well with heartier foods such as roasted red meats, mutton and refines cheese.
Dry Red Wine: Mukuzani
Name : Dry Red Wine: Mukuzani Vine sort : 100% Saperavi Vine age : 25 years Vineyard : Mukuzani is grown in a traditional high-quality winemaking region and is one of the best-known names in Georgian dry red wines. The high quality of wine in the Mukuzani micro-zone is conditioned by the […]
Red dry wine Aleksandrouli
Name
Red dry wine Aleksandrouli
Wine Cellar: Koncho&Co
Vine sort:
85% Aleksandrouli, 15% Mudjuretuli
Vine age
10 years
Vineyard
Aleksandrouli is spread on the valley of the river Duruji, where the soil, rich with black shale, the complex of Kavkasioni ranges and the river create the unique conditions which are so important as for the vine resuscitation as well as for the high quality of the final product -wine.
Vintage
At the time of grapes technical ripeness, selective picking by hands (only the healthy bunches) takes place at the end of September.
Harvest
6-7 tones on hectare
Technology
Classical fermentation with must until the complete fermentation, then malo-lactic fermentation and refinement in 400 dal Caucasian oak barrels during 1-2 years.
Characterization
Aleksandrouli shows well the best qualities of the vine sort. The wine is red- cherry coloured with well expressed sort aroma, in which the tones of red berries, match harmoniously with the pleasant tones of oak. The wine leaves the pleasant acerbity in the mouth cavity, herewith it doesn’t decrease the common harmoniousness of the wine.
Recommendation
An optional temperature for drinking 18-20 C. The wine goes well with all kinds of meat dishes and cheese.
Red dry wine: Kvareli
Name: Red dry wine Kvareli
Vine variety: 100% Saperavi
Vine age: 35 years
Vineyard : The specific zone soil and microclimate of Kvareli provide the receipt of the highest quality wine. Micro zone of Kvareli is bounded with the wooded ridge of Caucasus mountain from the North and on the other side, distances from the Alazani valley in the South.
Kvareli micro zone is basically distinguished with the high content of the black shale in the soil, which enables reaching the best balance in wine, at the same time, law and medium productivity, which is characterized for the soil rich with black shale, directly proportionally increases the mineralization, aging potential and accordingly, the quality of the wine. The best vineyards are in the ownership of the company, which represent the best viticulture places for the ancient, high quality wine, approved for centuries.
To achieve the high-quality in vineyards the regulation of the harvest is started from the cutting process, after which moving off all damaged and diseased bunches is carried out.
Grape-harvest : Hand-picking (only the healthy bunches) is carried out in the end of September, during the physiological ripeness of the wine.
Harvest : 8 ton on hectare
Technology : Classic, fermentation on dregs for 3 weeks. Leaving on the dregs after fermentation, which is followed by apple-lactic acid boiling and aging in the barrels for 12 months.
Description : The wine is rich with ripe phenols, despite the high alcohol content, the wine is pleasant for drinking, has the high aging potential and in condition of bottle storage (aging) the wine becomes more sharp and reveals the best qualities of Saperavi variety. In the aroma of the wine the tones of a forest berry, dried black plum and well expressed black currant tones are dominating complexly, filled with the tones soft vanilla and clove. The resting taste of the wine is pleasant, complete and full as well, which may be left for couple of hours.
Recommendation : Optimal temperature for drinking 15-17° C
The wine is quite strong and complex, herewith, the domination of the wine is clear while having a less expressed meal, typical, strong food is nice with the mentioned wine; e.g. red meat roasted meals, best with mutton meals and aged cheese.
Red Semi-Sweet Wine Alaznis Valley
Name
Red Semi-Sweet Wine: Alaznis Valley
Wine Cellar: Koncho&Co
Vine sort
100% Saperavi
Vine age
6-10 years
Vineyard
Alaznis Veli is grown in the vineyards spread along the Alazani River, which provides a unique condition, which creates a unique condition that is important for vine resuscitation, as well as producing high quality wines.
Vintage
Once the grapes are ripe, the healthy bunches are selectively picked by hand; this takes place in the middle of September.
Harvest
8-ton hectare
Technology
After the stems are removed and the grapes are pressed, one part of the must, which is concentrated by freezing the water in the must, is set aside. The controlled alcohol fermentation of the remaining must takes place for 2-4 days. After fermentation, the concentrated must that was previously set aside is then added to the wine.
Characterization
Alaznis Veli is delicate and velvety, and boasts a lovely ruby color. It has a sweet taste, which goes well with its pleasant and eloquent aroma.
Recommendation
The optimal temperature for drinking is 16-18° C. Alaznis Veli can be served as an aperitif or with dessert.
Red Semi-Sweet Wine: Khvanchkara
Name
Red Semi-Sweet Wine: Khvanchkara
Wine Cellar: Koncho&Co
Vine sort
70% Aleqsandrouli, 30% Mujuretuli
Vine Age
25 years
Vineyard
Khvanchkara is grown in the micro-zone of traditional winemaking, which is one of the best and most interesting regions for making quality semi-sweet red wines. This particular micro-zone has extraordinary soil conditions due to its location on the south slope of the Rioni River’s right bank, in the Ambrolauri region. To achieve this high quality of wine, the regulation of the harvest in the vineyards starts when the grapes are first trimmed.
Vintage
Once the grapes are ripe, the healthy bunches are selectively picked by hand; this takes place at the end of October and beginning of November.
Harvest
5- 6-ton hectare
Technology
The grapes are skinned and the stems are pressed out; this is followed by controlled alcoholic boiling. The boiled matchari (new wine) is then chilled so the remaining saccharine stays in the wine.
Characterization
Khvanchkara is ruby-colored with a reddish shade and glow, which is typical for this particular micro-zone and varietal. It has a distinguishable violet bouquet, and a soft, enjoyable taste. The sweetness of the wine balances harmoniously with the acidity, which pleasantly lingers on the tongue for awhile and also demonstrates the wine’s high quality.
Recommendation
The optimal temperature for drinking is 16-18° C. Khvanchkara can be served as an aperitif, or with dessert.
Red Semi-Sweet Wine: Kindzmarauli
Name
Red Semi-Sweet Wine: Kindzmarauli
Wine Cellar: Koncho&Co
Vine sort
100% Saperavi
Vine age
20 years
Vineyard
Corporation Kindzmarauli owns 200 of the 300 vineyards, which are specific to the Kindzmarauli wine. Kindzmarauli, known from the ancient time as the royal vineyards, is made according to a traditional winemaking process, which is one of the best in Georgia, according to the wine qualitative indices. The micro-zone of Kindzmarauli contains high levels of black shale, which distinguishes the soils and lends itself to producing a high quality wine.
In order for the wine to achieve this high quality, the harvest regulation begins from the initial stage of cutting. During the cutting process, all damaged and injured grape bunches are removed. Finally, the unripe (green) grapes are picked so that only one bunch is left on each sprig. This green vintage decreases the harvest by 50%, however this process greatly increases the quality of the wine.
Vintage
Once the grapes are ripe, the healthy bunches are selectively picked by hand; this takes place at daybreak at the end of September and beginning of October.
Harvest
5-ton hectare
Technology
After the stems are removed, the grapes are skinned and pressed, followed by controlled alcohol fermentation. The fermenting matchari (new wine) is chilled to ensure the remaining sugars stay in the wine.
Characterization
Kindzmarauli has a rich pomegranate color with a reddish shade and beam, which is typical for this particular micro zone and type of wine. A pleasant, strong aroma of red berries and cherries distinguishes it, and leaves it with a delicate taste. The sweetness balances the acidity harmoniously, and provides a pleasant aftertaste, which is indicative of a high quality wine.
Recommendation
The optimal temperature for drinking is 16-18° C. The wine can be served as an aperitif, with dessert, or with roasted meats and heavily salted cheese.
Red, wine Saperavi Premium
Title : Red, wine Saperavi Premium. Vine variety : 100% Saperavi Vine age : 60 years. Vineyerd : Wine “Saperavi Premium” is produced from the best vineyard – Khelilbardebi’s vineyard, inside the Kindzmarauli specific zone. This vineyard represents the heart of the traditional Kindzmarauli micro zone. The rich soil of black shale and the Kudigora and […]