Shalauri Mtsvane 2019
€16.45
This Shalauri Mtsvane from Shalauri Cellars is truly a fantastic wine. The gentlemen from wijngekken.nl also thought so, and awarded this wine (2013) an unprecedented high score of 17.9 (on a scale of 20) – read the full tasting note here!
Due to the price tag, this wine unfortunately just missed out on a gold medal (which is awarded in Georgia!). However, this excellent score contributed to the wine selling out quickly. Luckily, we now have it back in our assortment, although it is again a small batch because it comes from a small vineyard.
17.9/20 (4 out of 4 stars) (2013) tasting note
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The Shalauri Mtsvane is made from the eponymous grape Kakhuri Mtsvane in the village of Shalauri, Kakheti. The name is quite simple, but the wine is anything but.
The wine is produced using the traditional Qvevri method (which means that the fermentation of the grapes takes place for a period of 6 months in a Qvevri without the addition of yeast), and due to the prolonged skin contact, it acquires a beautiful amber color.
This wine is bottled without filtration.
This Shalauri Mtsvane wine has an amber color due to the long contact with the skins in the Qvevri, and when poured, the sensation already begins with the stunning color of this wine.
The wine itself is an elegant wine with aromas of honey, nuts, and fruit, which blend with almonds and dried fruits. The taste is pleasant, harmonious, elegant, and lasting, thanks to a well-balanced finish. This beautiful Shalauri Mtsvane is perfect to pair with fish, chicken, or a good salty cheese. To mask the tannins of the wine, it is good to combine it with salty or bitter foods.
In Japan, white Qvevri wines (also called amber wines) have also been discovered as a perfect pairing with sushi. The tannins go well with the salty soy sauce, while the other aromas pair nicely with fish.
| Alcohol | 12,5% |
|---|---|
| Wijn type | Droog |
| Productiemethode | Qvevri |
| Producent | Shalauri |
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