Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines Colour Orange colour Nose Aromatic nose with notes of apricot jam, marmalade, spice and dried fruits Palate Dried apricots, orange peel, honey Fact Sheet Size 75 cl Grape Variety Kisi grape 70% and 30% Rkatsiteli Alcohol % 13% Style Light style of Amber wine Estate/Producer Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz Country / Region Georgia / Kakheti Vintage 2021 Vinification Rkatsiteli is partially (60%) fermented (whole bunches) and matured in Qvevri amphora. 10% of the Rkatsiteli is fermented in Qvevri and matured in 225L barrique. The Kisi is de-stemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks, filtered after alcoholic fermentation to prevent malolactic conversion Cellaring/Ageing Potential Drink it young but has capacity to age Closure Natural cork Food pairing: Roast chicken or turkey, Pork dishes, aged sheep’s milk cheeses, Grilled or baked oily fish (salmon, trout) SERVING TEMPERATURE: slightly chilled: 12–14°C, Decanting for 15–30 minutes helps soften tannins and open aromas
