Napareuli (Saperavi) AOC 2017
£14.95
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Country : Georgia
- Category: Appellation of Controlled Origin
- Aged: 9-12 months in French oak barrels
- Region: Kakheti, Napareuli micro – zone
- Variety: Saperavi
- Type: Dry red wine
DETAILS:
Napareuli is a historical wine village located in the upper part of Alazani river valley in Kakheti.
The dry red wine named after this village, Napareuli is made from selected Saperavi grape variety cultivated in this micro zone, which is one of the most famous appellations of Saperavi.
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. The wine is further aged in stainless steel reservoirs. The subsequent ageing takes place in the bottles.
ORGANOLEPTICS:
- Color: Dark Ruby
- Aroma: Ripe berry with hint of vanilla and oak
- Flavor: Smooth wine with fruit flavors, velvety texture and rich finish
- Taste Wine at 16-18°C