KISI-KHIKHVI-MTSVANE QVEVRI
In our Vineyards in VARDISUBANI, KISI-KHIKHVI-MTSVANE grapes are hand-picked in boxes at the optimum of their maturity in the first decade of September. After soft de-stemming without crushing, grapes are transferred to Qvevri for fermentation. The process lasts for about 2 weeks, followed by the malolactic fermentation. Later the Qvevris are refilled, sealed and left for 6-month long skin maceration. In Spring clarified . In Spring clarified part of the wine we filter lightly and bottling. Part of the wine is transferred in stainless steel tanks for few months, followed by bottling. Color - Light Amber with golden highlights. Aroma: Intense, with aromas of dried apricots, yellow peach and melon. Mouth is soft and rich, finishing is elegant with citrus custard notes and long tannins.
Alc. 12.5%; Varietal composition: KISI 30%-KHIKHVI40%-MTSVANE30%. Grape yield: 6-7 ton/hectare.