Description

Winery – Ilia Estate
Country - Georgia
Region - Kakheti
Grape Variety – 100% Saperavi
Vintage - 2021
ABV - 13%
Bottle Size - 0.75l
Vivino Rating – 4.0

Colour: Dark purple
Nose: The nose opens with a powerful savoury-spicy bouquet of blackberries, herbs, flowers and black pepper,
Palate: The palate has a creamy, juicy texture, ripe tannins and black fruit flavours. A warming style from an ancient wine producing region.
Climate: Conditions here are typically influenced by the nearby Caucasus Mountains, which allow a dry harvest with mild temperatures during the day but with rather cold nights, ideal for the avoidance of any type of rot.
Terroir: Made from grapes sourced in the traditional microzones of Kindzmarauli and Kvareli, in the Kakheti region. The vineyards are on average 30 years old and situated on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains which provide altitudes of over 400 metres above sea level, bringing fresh acidity and soft tannins. Sustainable and organic practices are observed in the vineyards and harvest is carried out by hand.
Ageing: The final cuvee is a blend of 50% Saperavi matured in stainless steel, 25% in 5000-litre wooden vats, 18% in second and third 225-litre American oak barrels and 7% Qvevri. After bottling, the wine remained in the cellar for a further 12 months before release.