2014 Kindzmarauli Mtsvane Kakheti, Georgia

Established in 2001, Kindzmarauli Marani (Kindzmarauli NOTES & PAIRINGS Wine Cellar) completed their first harvest in 2005. Even though Dry white varietal wine made from the unique Mtsvane they are considered a large winery in Georgia, all the fruit is grapes from the Kakheti region. It has a light straw color with sourced from their own vineyards. Kindzmarauli is located a greenish tint. This wine has a tender, light flavor and within Kakheti on the left bank of the Alazani River, at the harmonious taste dominated by citrus and tropical fruit. foothills of the Caucus Mountains. The name Kindzmarauli is also that of the appellation­controlled semi­sweet red wine ANALYTICS & PRONUNCIATION produced in the area. The soils here are stonier and more PRODUCER: Kindzmarauli sparse resulting in wines that are more mineral and higher in APPELLATION: Kakheti acidity. The perfect balance for the traditional semi­sweet style. VINTAGE: 2014 GRAPE COMPOSITION: 100% Mtsvane Kakhuri VINEYARDS CLIMATE: moderately humid with warm, long summers and The company maintains 435 ha. of vineyards. These and the mild winters well­appointed winery are managed by Georgia’s most SOILS: mostly alluvial with some loose black shale experienced viticulturists and enologists. 423 unique varieties EXPOSURE: left bank of Alazani river are showcased in the vine museum in front of the winery, vines MACERATION & AGING: Stainless Steel acquired and cultivated to protect the enormous genetic pool of ALCOHOL: 13.2% Georgian varieties and to identify the selection that proves best RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.15 g/l for their microclimate. ACIDITY: 5 g/l

WINE MAKING Wines are made in temperature controlled stainless steel and barrique. Vinification varies based on varieties and wine type. In addition to “European” style expressions of typical Georgian varieties, Kindzmarauli Marani makes excellent skin macerated white (orange) wine, Chacha (grappa) and semi­sweet Saperavi “Kindzmarauli” the specialty of the estate.

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