Citrus Fruit, Herbaceous, Herbal, Stone Fruit, and Tropical Fruit,
BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: High
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%):
Origin: Xinjiang, China
Grape Varietals:
Rkatsiteli
Winemaking:
Organic Wines
Direct Press
Maturation:
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Puchang Rkatsiteli is pale gold in colour. This wine is all about the texture. A mouth-coating richness is perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity. It has notes of white fruits such as peach, pear and a touch of coconut woven with minerality. It has wonderful concentration on the core with a lengthy finish. Ready to drink now to 10 years.
A blend of Rkatsiteli and Riesling. Rkatsiteli is a white grape originating from the Republic of Georgia, it is noticeably acidic, with spicy and floral notes in the aroma.
The vineyards lie on a bed of alluvial soil of Gobi gravel, sand and silt. South-facing at 650m above sea level. Vines are 26 years old, grapes are watered naturally with melting snow from Tian Shan Moutnain. Untouched by men and free from pollution, it channels through the underground Karez water system to the vineyards, keeping the water source naturally pure.
Grapes are desetemmed. Soft pressed and fermented in stainless steel tank. Then aged for 12 months, 45% in 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak barrels, 20% in new filled barrel 20hl wood cask and 35% in stainless still tank. Blended and light filtration before bottling. No malolactic fermentation.
Turpan is located in the heart of Xinjiang near the Tianshan Mountains Basin, also known as “Fire Island”. The grapes are watered with melting snow from Tian Shan Mountain. Untouched by men and free from pollution, it channels through the underground Karez water system to the vineyard, keeping the water source naturally pure
WINES FROM UNIQUE REGIONS & BOUTIQUE WINERIES
Founded in 2019, we were bored with the typical Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Amarone & Moscato offerings at most bars & restaurants, and were inspired to dive deeper into the wine world!
