Dominion Dracula Merlot Red Wine 2020
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Merlot
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2020
- Yield: 7000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: yes
- Alcohol content (vol%): 14,5
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Merlot variety coming from the vineyards located in Dealu Mare region - Romania, the seventh largest country producer of grapes in the world.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
The grapes are hand picked at full ripeness, the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with re-circulation, at controlled temperature of 25° to 27° , for 15 days to preserve the fruity characteristics of the wine. 40% of this wine is placed in Romanian and American oak barrels for 3-4 months.
TASTING:
Dark ruby in color with aromas of black fruits and strong taste of coconut and vanilla. Strong flavors and elegant tannins, round and full bodied yet easy drinking wine. Smooth and persistent aftertaste. It is recommended to be served at the temperature of 18-20°C accompanied by dishes based on pork meat, lamb, beef and grilled mushrooms.
Dominion Dracula Shiraz Red Wine 2021
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Shiraz
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2021
- Yield: 7000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: yes
- Alcohol content (vol%): 14,0
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Shiraz variety coming from the vineyards located in Dealu Mare region - Romania, the seventh largest country producer of grapes in the world
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
The grapes are hand picked at full ripeness. Before fermentation the grapes are given 3 days cold soak on the skins at 10°C giving this wine its fruity and spicy properties. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks with recirculation, at maximum temperature of 28°C, for 20 days. 30% of the wine is placed in American oak barrels for 5 months before blended back with the rest of the wine.
TASTING:
Beautiful dark purple in color with blackberry and black currant aromas and notes of spice. A mixture of fruit and black pepper on the palate, soft and well balanced wine with a long fruity aftertaste. It is recommended to be served at the temperature of 18-20°C accompanied by spicy dishes, stakes, sausages, grills and seasoned cheese.
Dracula Royal Blood Cuvee Red Wine 2013 limited edition
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah , 20% Feteascǎ Neagrǎ
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2013
- Yield: 6700 kg/ha Cabernet Sauvignon, 5300 kg/ha Syrah, 5800 kg/ha Feteascǎ Neagrǎ
- Oak aging: 18 months for Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 months for Syrah, 12 months for Feteascǎ Neagrǎ
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,7
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Feteascǎ Neagrǎ, varieties coming from the Dealu Mare which is the homeland of red wines in Romania, the seventh largest country producer of grapes in the world.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
After hand-harvesting at an average of 25°Brix, the grapes were desteemed and crushed. The grapes have been fermented by variety in stainless steel vertical fermenters with gentle cap irrigators, for 14-21 days. To extract rich color and soft tannin from the grape skins the fermentation vats were pumped over 5 minutes every 3 hours, daily throughout the fermentation period. Following pressing and malolactic fermentation, the wine was moved to Romanian forest oak barrels, then racked, blended with a personal fingerprint and bottled; it might require decanting with time.
TASTING:
Deep red color, with abundant bouquet of fragrant forest fruits, dark chocolate and spices hints. Three lovely varieties reunited in a complex and well structured wine, with an intense and velvety taste of ripe fruit and marmalade, vanilla and spices on the finish.
It is recommended to be served at 16-18°C, along with spicy lamb dishes, beef or venison.
Dugladze Kakhuri Qvevri 2020
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Type: Dry white
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Color: Amber
- Aroma: Varietal aroma
- Taste: Velvety taste with raisin notes
Dugladze Kisi 2021
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Grapes: Kisi
- Category: Regional
- Region: Kartli
- Alcohol: 12%
DETAILS:
Dry white wine Kisi is made from Kisi grape variety cultivated in Kakheti region. Wine is characterized with light hay color, varietal aroma and armonious, lasting taste. Best served with cheese and sea food at +14°C +16°C. Storage temperature: +5°C +18°C
Dugladze Kisi Qvevri 2018
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Awards: Silver Medal - Decanter 2018
- Country : Georgia
- Category: Qvevri Wine
- Region: Maghraani, Kakheti, Georgia
- Variety: Kisi
- Type: Dry amber / orange wine
DETAILS:
Kakhetian Qvevri wines produced from Kisi grapes have unforgettable aromas and flavours. The best micro-zones are the regions around Telavi, Kvareli and Akhmeta. Our Kisi is in Maghraani, the heart of its birthplace. Originating from this region, our Kisi made in qvevri undoubtedly represents the spirit of the variety.WINE MAKING PROCESS:
We pick the selected grapes at 22-25% of sugariness and 6-6,5 titratable acidity. We squeeze the grapes and move them into the qvevri, with stems. We add the pure culture yeast and knead 3 times every 24 hours as it is fermented. After the fermentation is complete, we leave the wine on skin until February-March.ORGANOLEPTICS:
- Color: Amber
- Aroma: Very effective primary notes of ripe fruit and dried fruit (apple, peach, dried apricot)
- Flavor: A soft wine with character, strong tannins.
- Taste Wine at 14-16°C
Dugladze Krakhuna 2017
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Country : Georgia
- Category: Regional
- Region: Imereti
- Variety: Krakhuna
- Type: Dry white wine
DETAILS:
Krakhuna is Imeretian grape variety, from which strong and full bodied wines are produced with ripe fruit and honey aromas. It is an ideal combination of strong character and pleasure. Our Krakhuna is perfect also for ageing, becoming much deeper and remarkable with years.WINE MAKING PROCESS:
We pick the selected grapes at 18-21% of sugariness and 7.5-8 titratable acidity. After removing the stem and de-pressing, we move the juice to the cleansing reservoir, keeping it there for 15-18 hours. Then, the clear juice is removed from the sediment and moved into fermentation reservoirs. We add the pure culture yeast. The fermentation proceeds at a low temperature of 12-15°C degrees.ORGANOLEPTICS:
- Color: Golden straw
- Aroma: Ripe yellow fruit and floral notes
- Flavor: Pungent, highly acid, crisp
- Taste Wine at 16-18°C
Dugladze Kvareli AOC
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Type: : Dry red
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Color: Dark Red
- Aroma: Complex aromas of red and black fruits
- Taste: Fruit flavors, full of tannins and lingering finish
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
We pick the selected grapes at 20-22% of sugariness and 6-8 titratable acidity. After removing the stem and de-pressing. fermentation proceeds at a 23-28°C in stainless steel reservoirs. We add the pure culture yeast. Following the 12-15 day maceration, we move the wine into 300 L French oak barrels for 9-12 month ageing.Dugladze Mtsvane
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Type: Dry white
- Alcohol: 12%
- Color: Light straw
- Aroma: Yellow fruits and wild flowers
- Taste: Cheerful and lasting taste
Dugladze Mukuzani (Saperavi) AOC 2018
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Country : Georgia
- Category: Appellation of Controlled Origin
- Aged: 9-12 months in French oak barrels
- Region: Kakheti, Mukuzani micro - zone
- Variety: Saperavi
- Type: Dry red wine
DETAILS:
Mukuzani has been produced since 1893, and has developed and improved throughout the decades, although one thing remains unchanged - power and harmony. We make our dry red wine with strong character from the hand sorted grapes grown in the beautiful vineyards stretched on humus carbonate skeletal soils at the height of 350-750 m.WINE MAKING PROCESS:
We pick the selected grapes at 20-22% of sugariness and 6-8 titratable acidity. After removing the stem and de-pressing, fermentation proceeds at a 23-28°C in stainless steel reservoirs. We add the pure culture yeast. Following the 12-15day maceration, we move the wine into 300 l French oak barrels, for 9-12month ageing. The wine is further aged in stainless steel reservoirs. The subsequent ageing takes place in the bottles.ORGANOLEPTICS:
- Color: Dark sour cherry
- Aroma: Very distinct variety-specific aromas, bringing together black fruit and berries, vanilla and black pepper notes.
- Flavor: Ideally balanced strong tannins and high acidity accurately portrays our signature product.
- Taste Wine at 16-18°C
Dugladze Otskhanuri Sapere Reserve 2015
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Country : Georgia
- Category: Regional Wine
- Aged: 24 months in French oak barrels
- Region: Imereti, Georgia
- Variety: Otskhanuri Sapere
- Type: Dry red wine
DETAILS:
Otskhanuri Sapere grapes are not picked until late October or even mid-November. This wine when aged in oak casks, acquires a deep and elegant aroma as well as a rich and long finish. Otkshanuri sapere is considered to be Imereti’s best variety of red grape. Our Otskhanuri Sapere is made from the grapes grown in the best vineyards of Baghdati villages, Imereti.WINE MAKING PROCESS:
We pick the selected grapes at 20-22% of sugariness and 6-8 titratable acidity. After removing the stem and pressing, the fermentation proceeds in oak barrels, at 23-28°C degrees of temperature. A two-year ageing continues in the oak barrels; subsequently, the wine further ages in the bottles.ORGANOLEPTICS:
- Color: Dark raspberry
- Aroma: Distinct herbal and black fruit notes (black plum); strong and pungent flavor;
- Flavor: High acidity and tannins characteristic to Otskhanuri Sapere.
- Taste Wine at 16-18°C
Dugladze Rkatsiteli Qvevri
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Type: Dry Amber
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Color: A golden amber
- Aroma: Dried pear, herbal notes, Georgian spices
- Taste: Vigorous, crisp wine with pleasant acidity, with the character and finish of the traditional Kakhetian wine
DETAILS:
Rkatsiteli grape variety is ideal for amber wine aged on stem and skin, where stems play major role. As the Rkatsiteli stem ripens well. compared with other Georgian and international varieties, a completely different wine is made from it. Our Rkatsiteli is from Akhmeta, grown in the areas adjacent to mountains and forests. This is why this wine is so refined and has strong aroma
WINE MAKING PROCESS: We pick the selected grapes at 22-25% of sugariness and 6-65 titratable acidity. We squeeze the grapes and move them into the qvevri, with stems. We add the pure culture yeast and knead 3 times every 24 hours as it is fermented. After the fermentation is complete, we leave the wine on skin before February-March