The finest wine of georgia Map of Mukhrani Estates Georgia, and more specifically the Caucasus region, is the birthplace of winemaking. Archaelogical digs have found traces of winemaking here going back as far as the Stone Age. Rich soil, the climate, the variety of grapes as well as the traditional wine- making methods have all played a role in the production of the elegant and varied wines produced by the Mukhrani Estate. In ancient Greek times, the clever and diligent population of “Geo-rgia”, meaning the land of farmers, put these rich natural resources to good use. East Georgia, and in par- ticular the region around Mukhrani, ranked among the most important terroirs, and is even considered to be one of the cradles of winemaking in the world. The image of Dionysus, in the vicinity of the Mukhrani Estate, is a proof of the ancient art of winemaking of the region. According to Hugh Johnson in his book “History of Wine”: the Georgian name ‘gvino’ spread to the whole of Europe and the World and changed to: vino, vin, wein, wine… Château Mukhrani has become renowned over the world for its splendid palace and cellars, wonderful gardens, pristine vineyards and farms. The harmonious symbiosis between fertile soils and history, traditions and modern technologies, has created the masterpieces we call Château Mukhrani Wines. Descendant of Bagrationi Royal Family Ivane Mukhranbatoni (1812 – 1893) Lieutenant General of Russian I mperial Army. The Governor of Western Georgia. A Prominent Georgian Entrepreneur. A Founder of new traditions in Georgian Winemaking … With love for wine When Ivane Mukhranbatoni, of the Bagrationi dynasty, returned from France in 1876, where he learned about the fine art of winemaking in the Bordeaux and Champagne regions, he started producing wonderful Georgian wines on the ancestral Mukhrani Estate land. He also introduced contemporary technologies that were already widely used in Europe. The combination of local traditions and new techniques revolutionised the quality of Georgian wine, bringing out all the unrivalled flavours and characters of the local wines. Since the first harvest, this outstanding quality has been highly acclaimed, winning many awards. Georgian tribes know how to grow vine, make wine and have the suitable vessels. Herodotus, C 4th B.C. Mosaic from an antique city of Dzalisa (II B.C. – IV A.D.)The image of Dionysus in the vicinity of Mukhrani Estates is a proof of ancient winemaking as an art of oldest and continuous traditions. Among discoveries of cultural vine-growing and wine-making, the materials obtained in Georgia belong to the earliest period. According to this information, the Georgian name ‘gvino’ spread to the whole of Europe and the World from Georgia and was established in a lot of languages in the same or a changed form: vino, vin, wein, wine… Hugh Johnson, in History of Wine. The Finest Wine of Georgia GORULI MTSVANE Dry White 2013 Vineyard & Grapes: 100% Château Mukhrani grapes. All manually treated for pruning and canopy management. Crop size is also controlled by pruning and if needed by so called “Green Harvest”. Vineyards are adjacent to the winery. The crop is manually picked within 7 to 12 minutes before being crushed. Yield: max 8 T/ha, equivalent to 50-55 Hl/ha. Method of harvest: Selective Hand picking to ensure the highest quality of fruit. Vinification: Grapes are transferred into vibrating reception bins and then moved on an extremely gentle conveyor belt to the crusher. Destemming and immediate chilling of the must at 5 to 6°C while transferring for de-juicing or skin maceration under strict inert gas ambient with in-line injection as well as inert conditions in the tank space. Free run separation and juice settling under a temperature controlled environment. Decantation. Fermentation of clear juice at 14 to 15°C using only selected yeast species. Elevage by means of «sur lie». Style balance and preparation for bottling. Colour is green to light yellow straw. The bouquet is rich with white and yellow plum fruit blended with citrus. Palate is softly fruity with alive and refreshing acidity. Excellent expressed vinosity, common to all Georgian wines, brings all the characteristics out to the full. Goruli Mtsvane is Georgia’s endemic and unique white varietal which has proven itself through the centuries and has always been delivering refreshing and memorable wines. This wine is best enjoyed with poultry and fish. It is charming with crisp salads. It is also excellent as an aperitif. Best enjoyed at about 10-12°C Alcohol: 12% The Finest Wine of Georgia RKATSITELI Dry White 2011 Vineyard & Grapes: 100% Château Mukhrani grapes. The vines are treated manually. Crop size is controlled by prun- ing as well as by “Green Operations”. The vineyard is just adjacent to the winery. During the harvest, the lead time from grape picking to reception and crushing at the winery lays within 7 to 12 minutes. Yield: max 10 T/ha equivalent to 65-70 Hl/ha. Method of harvest: Selective Hand picking to ensure the highest quality of fruit. Vinification: Grapes are transferred into vibrating bins and then moved on an extremely gentle conveyor belt to the crusher. Destemming and immediate chilling of the must at 5-6ºC while transferring for de-juicing or skin maceration under strict inert gas ambient with in-line injection as well as inert conditions in the tank space. Free run separation and juice settling under temperature control. Decantation. Fermentation of clear juice at 14 to 15ºC using only selected yeast species. Elevage by means of “sur lie”. Style balance and preparation for bottling. The colour of straw with a green tinge. Bouquet of golden plums and white mulberry elegantly blended with tropical overtones. Lively fresh taste, impressive mulberry and citrus fruit with a refreshing acidity. Soft and plentiful body. Excellent expressed vinosity. Rkatsiteli is Georgia’s endemic and unique white varietal which has proven itself through the centu- ries and has always been delivering refreshing and memorable wines. This wine is best enjoyed with poultry and fish. It is also charming with crisp salads. Best enjoyed at about 10-12°C Alcohol: 12.5% The Finest Wine of Georgia CHARDONNAY Dry White 2013 Vineyard & Grapes: 100% of Château Mukhrani vineyards. All manually treated for pruning and canopy manage- ment. Crop size is also controlled by pruning and if needed by so called “Green Harvest”. The vineyard is adjacent to the winery and manually picked within 7 to 12 minutes before being crushed. Yield: average 10 T/ha, equivalent to 65-70 Hl/ha. Method of harvest: Selective hand picking to reach the highest quality of fruit. Vinification: Grapes are transferred into vibrating reception bins and then moved on an extremely gentle conveyor belt to the crusher. Destemming and immediate chilling of the must at 5 to 6°C while transferring for de-juicing or skin maceration under strict inert gas ambient with in-line injection as well as inert conditions in the tank space. Free run separation and juice settling under a temperature controlled environment. Decantation. Wild fermentation of clear juice at 14 to 15°C. Elevage by means of «sur lie». Style balance and preparation for bottling. Colour is straw to light golden with a green tinge. The bouquet is of rich and elegant tropical aromas. Vibrant but a soft fruity taste with crisp acidity. Intriguing length on the palate with a refreshing finish. Chardonnay – Wine made from this worldwide known varietal is grown at the Mukhrani Estates, Georgia. This wine is best enjoyed with poultry and fish. It is also charming with crisp salads. Best enjoyed at about 10-12°C Alcohol: 12.5% The Finest Wine of Georgia LATE HARVEST SAUVIGNON BLANC Semi Dry White 2011 Vineyards & Grape: 100% of Château Mukhrani Estate Vineyards. The vines are treated only manually. Crop size is controlled by pruning as well as by “Green Operations”. Vineyards are just adjacent to the winery. The crop is manu- ally picked within 7 to 12 minutes before being crushed. Yield: max 9 tons /ha, equivalent to 60 to 65 HL/ha. Method of harvest: Selective Hand picking to ensure grape highest quality. Vinification: Harvest and reception into vibrating reception bins with extremely gentle grape travelling capabilities to the destemmer. Destemming of grapes and immediate chilling of must at about 5 to 6°C while transferring for de-juicing or skin maceration under strict inert gas ambient. De-juicing followed by juice settling with temperature control. Prevention of oxidation while settling the juice to maximize varietal aroma expression. Decantation of clari- fied juice and its transfer for fermentation. Fermentation continues for 7 to 8 months partially due to the excessive sweetness of the juice as well as natural, cold winter conditions slow it down. Long fermentation imparts the wine with the specific character and makes its structure concentrated, expressive and long lasting. The style balance is done to accentuate on the freshness and complexity of the taste. Late harvest wines are produced from special quality grapes which are the most sound and show the most exquisite character. The colour of pale lemon with golden and green highlights. The bouquet is of citrus and passionfruit. The palate is smooth and silky, but with lively flavours of apricot and melon. Backed with fresh acidity this wine is lusciously rich, well balanced and with great length, bringing a sensation of oomph. Sauvignon Blanc – Wine made from this worldwide known varietal, known for its diversity of character is grown at the Mukhrani Estates, Georgia. This wine is best enjoyed with "Blue" and matured cheeses, dried fruits, tropical and citrus fruit salads, chocolate and vanilla ice-cream.