Telavi Marani Mukazani 2005
Description
Cellar Notes: Georgia’s most famous and well-regarded appellation of origin. Wines from Mukuzani typically undergo longer ageing in oak barrels to add depth and complexity and it’s here that Saperavi reaches its pinnacle. This Marani Mukuzani is no exception.
Appearance: black cherry colour
Aromas: black cherry, dark chocolate with a sprinkling of vanilla and spice
Palate: generous ripe mouth-filling fruit on the palate, with notes of damson and damson, followed by robust tannins
Serving suggestions: a good choice with pan fried steak, venison or aubergine/eggplant dishes.
Vineyard Notes: Telavi (Controlled Appellation: Kakheti Region) http://www.tewincel.com/indexeng.htm
Founded in 1915, Telavi wine cellar combines the best of Georgian tradition with a modern outlook. Aussie flying winemaker David Morrison has been consulting here since 1998, bringing state of the art techniques to enhance rather than overwhelm Georgia’s unique wine heritage. The winery was transformed and totally re-equipped in 1997 and now owns 450 hectares of its own vineyards in the Alazani Valley in the heart of Georgia’s best known wine region of Kakheti. Overlooking the river, with an altitude of 200 to 500m and protected by the towering heights of the Caucasus Mountains, this is a superb location for growing grapes with sunny days and cool nights, and the winery even has its own nursery to ensure the quality of its young vine plants. Telavi uses the brand name “Marani” for its wines – which means a small wine cellar – regarded as a sacred place to Georgians as it is where the grapes are transformed into wine, a drink at the heart of Georgian culture and hospitality
Founded in 1915, Telavi wine cellar combines the best of Georgian tradition with a modern outlook. Aussie flying winemaker David Morrison has been consulting here since 1998, bringing state of the art techniques to enhance rather than overwhelm Georgia’s unique wine heritage. The winery was transformed and totally re-equipped in 1997 and now owns 450 hectares of its own vineyards in the Alazani Valley in the heart of Georgia’s best known wine region of Kakheti. Overlooking the river, with an altitude of 200 to 500m and protected by the towering heights of the Caucasus Mountains, this is a superb location for growing grapes with sunny days and cool nights, and the winery even has its own nursery to ensure the quality of its young vine plants. Telavi uses the brand name “Marani” for its wines – which means a small wine cellar – regarded as a sacred place to Georgians as it is where the grapes are transformed into wine, a drink at the heart of Georgian culture and hospitality
Price £11.10
