Vineyards

Terroir

Kakheti, Telavi municipality, on the slopes of Tsiv-Gombori, 650-700 m above sea level. 6 indigenous grape varieties on 5 hectares: “Saperavi”, “Khikhvi”, “Kakhuri Mtsvivani”, “Rkatsiteli”, “Kakhuri Mtsvane”. The oldest vines are the two types of “Saperavi”: “Budeshura” & “Round-berry”; and also “Rkatsiteli” & “Kakhuri Mtsvane”, part 80 years old, part 25 years old. “Khikhvi”, “Kakhuri Mtsvivani” are our young vines. We plan to plant other Georgian varieties in the future.

Soil

Red clay and limestone.

Climate

Rainy spring and the first half of summer, then the dry part begins: autumn is mostly dry and warm. Winters are quite harsh, sometimes with abundant snow, sometimes drier. When the sun rises in the morning, the sun rays fall directly on to the vineyard; in the noon/midday and in the evening - the aggressive southern sun rays indirectly.

Ripeness and sugar

Due to the climatic conditions, as well as the absence of application of herbicides and mineral fertilizers, (it should also be noted that spraying is done with minimal amount, 5-7 times a year; we do not use any pesticides; and no broad-spectrum fungicides, only specifically targeting active ingredients) the grapes collect a fairly high concentration of sugar, which can be 27, 28 (25 + most often) °Bx. In addition grapes collect high acidity. The fruit gives off rich, abundant and intense aromas.

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