MARANI TSOLIKAURI

Light golden color. Prevailing aromas of white and yellow fruits. Fresh and fruity, with lively acidity palate, dominant banana, pear and apple flavors with spices and cinnamon notes. 

Winegrowing region: IMERETI viticulture region
Climate type: Moderate continental
Wine classification: Regional wine
Varietal composition: Tsolikauri 100%
Grape source: Zestafoni and Terjola districts
Grape yield: 9-12 ton/hectar
Wine type: Medium sweet white
Wine analysis (indicative): Alc.12,4% vol; Res. Sugar: 3 g/l; T/A: 6,5g/l.

Vinification
Grapes are hand-picked at the optimum of their maturity. Soft de-stemmed grapes
are cooled down to t 4-6°C and then gently pressed in the pneumatic press. Later, the settled and clear juice starts fermenting slowly at precisely controlled emperature (15-18°C) in stainless steel tanks. After the fermentation completes the wine is racked to another tank for farther refinement. Wine is usually bottled in few month after the vintage.

Tasting notes
Color: Light golden with greenish tinge
Aromas: Prevailing aromas of white and yellow fruits
Palate: Taste is lively acid, fresh and fruity with multiple fruit palette, dominant by banana, pear and apples. The finish is long and persistent, accompanied by different spices and cinnamon

Food matching
Appetizers, spicy Asian dishes. t: 10-12°C.