Mukuzani

A little something special: modernity and tradition becomes compatible with each other

Vintage: 2018

Wine Type: Natural red dry wine.

Variety: Saperavi

Appelation: Mukuzani micro-zone

Color: Dark Cherry

Aroma: Sharp cherry, coffee, chocolate, vanilla and black paper

Flavor: Strong tannins, bouquet with fruit tones

Aging: Drink this rich yet fresh, seamless Mukuzani any time over the coming 3-5 years.

ABV:12.3%

Food pairing: Sweet and grilled meat and flavorful cheese

Best served at: 16°C – 18°C

Qvevri Generation Notes

Georgia’s top Appellation of controlled origin Mukuzani is made by the iconic endemic Georgian red grape variety of Saperavi and has exclusive importance in Qvevri Generation.   European technology made Mukuzani combines modernity and tradition, which will make your routine special and take an important place in your everyday life. It acquires an exceptional, unforgettable taste and scent after aging in oak barrels. 

Tasting notes

With ideally balanced strong tannins, flawless, extractive, and harmonious, when ripe it develops a pronounced bouquet with fruit tones. Expresses overpowering aromas of sharp cherry, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and black pepper. Drink this rich yet fresh, seamless Mukuzani any time over the coming 3-5 years.

Mukuzani Character

Mukuzani is the wine made with chosen high quality saperavi grapes from particular micro zone in Kakheti. It is a special high quality version of most widespread Saperavi in Georgia.

Saperavi is a Georgian endemic red grape variety. “peri” (ფერი) in Georgian means color. The core of the name might be interpreted as colorful or colorizer. The Acidity level varies from 7.5 to 8.5 grams per liter and the sugar level reaches from 20 to 26% per liter. Saperavi is cultivated in large numbers which makes it the most widespread and mass-produced red wine grape variety across Georgia.  Geographically most of saperavi vineyards come from the Easternmost wine region Kakheti. Based on different micro zones and certain soil compositions different red wines are made on Saperavi foundation: Mukuzani; Kindzmarauli; Kotekhi; Kvareli; Akhamicrozonessheni.

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