Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines Colour Dark purple Nose Powerful savoury and spicy aroma of brambles, herbs, flowers and black pepper Palate Textured with juicy ripe tannins and black fruit flavours Fact Sheet Size 75 cl Grape Variety Saperavi Alcohol % 13.5% Style Dry, Red, Full Bodied, Juicy, Black Fruit, Spice, Savoury, Floral Estate/Producer Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz Country Region Georgia / Kakheti Vintage 2021 Vinification Most of the hand harvested grapes were crushed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks for around six weeks, with 7% remaining as whole bunches to undergo fermentation in Qvervi amphora. The amphora-fermented wine remained in the vessel until March 2020, after which it was removed to a press and then transferred to new Qvervi for further maturation. After the six week fermentation, the tank-fermented wine was transferred to a mix of stainless-steel tanks, 5000 litre wooden vats and second and third use 225 litre American oak barrels, to undergo malolactic conversion Cellaring/Ageing Potential Served ideally at 16°c so a wee bit below modern room temperature is perfect Closure Natural cork Food pairing: Chargrilled steak, Venison or game meats, Pork belly with spices or a dark glaze SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16–18°C (Decanting: Recommended for 30–60 minutes to soften tannins and open up dark fruit and spice)
