Khikhvi Qvevri Fortified

Type: Fortified amber

Volume: 750 ml

Serve at temperature: 16°C – 18°C

Alcohol: 17.0%

Description:

A fortified wine of dark amber color, made from late harvest grapes of the Khikhvi variety. It is characterized by a well pronounced aroma of sweet fruits and chocolate. By adding brandy alcohol during fermentation, the wine retains its natural sweetness, and aging in barrel gives a velvety and balanced flavor. It is preferably eaten with dessert.

Technical Description

Vineyard and grapes: The vineyard is located in the Kakheti region. The vineyards are worked by hand and the grapes are harvested by hand.

Yield: Max. 8 tons/ha,

Vintage: Selected hand picking and transportation in small boxes ensure high quality.

Immediately after arrival, the grapes are placed in a Crusher machine, fermentation takes place at 22°C – 24°C in full. Wine alcohol is added to stop fermentation and get the desired alcohol and sweetness. After fermentation is stopped, the wine is aged for 6 months on full lees in Qvevri, after which the juice is separated from the lees and aged in French oak barrels. Once the wines have reached their final flavors, they are stabilized and bottled.