Shalos Marani Rkatsiteli 2022

A rather intense skin contact orange, the oxidativeness of the amphorae ageing shines through

Rkatsiteli

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Citrus Fruit, Mineral, and Pepper / Spice, Yeasty / Brioche and Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness

BODY: Medium +
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Kartli, Georgia

Grape Varietals:

Rkatsiteli

Winemaking:

Crushed, Extended Skin Contact, and Wild yeast

Maturation: 7-12 Months Amphora (Quevri)

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Seafood linguine, truffle and cheese pasta, wild mushroom risotto, charcuterie and cheese platter.

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Sushi, fatty salmon sashimi, fish roe don, chilli crab, lamb Indian curry

Description

Shalos Marani Rkatsiteli 2022

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Rkatsiteli from Lartli, Georgia

Taste Profile: A rather intense skin contact orange, the oxidativeness of the amphorae ageing shines through. Great if you're seasoned to skin contact wines, it's got big aromas of dried spice & citrus, with undertones of honey and flint. Structured & lean, it's a dry finish that expresses itself best after a little bit of aeration

Winemaking Process: Aged in amphorae

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity