Marani
Satrapezo 10 Qvevri 2020
Satrapezo 10 Qvevri 2020
Skin Contact Amber
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Colour: Deep yellow colour with golden reflection
Aromas: Very complex aromas of white fruit marmalade, with cinnamon, rose petals and toasted almonds
Palette: First attack is big, mineral and soft. Flavours are complex with dried apricots, pears, sweet spices light vanilla and coconut notes. The finish is long and silky, with soft and mature tannins
A true expression of Georgian winemaking at its most traditional, the Marani Satrapezo 10 Qvevri 2020 is crafted from a blend of indigenous white grape varieties, fermented and aged in qvevri with extended skin contact.
This wine is deeper, more structured, and more complex than a single-varietal amber wine — offering a layered and evolving profile that speaks to both ancient technique and careful modern execution. It sits firmly in the premium tier, appealing to drinkers seeking authenticity with polish.
Produced in limited quantities, “10 Qvevri” refers to the small-scale, artisanal nature of the production — reinforcing its position as a serious, cellar-worthy Georgian amber wine.
At the end of September the grapes were hand harvested in small boxes, hand sorted in our winery, gently de-stemmed and lightly crushed into historical Georgian clay wine vessels Qvevri (Totally 10 Qvevries have been used) buried in the winery’s earthen floor.
The fermentation was performed by natural yeast, found on grape skins. During the whole process of fermentation cap management has been performed only by hand punching, thus, overall mechanical impact on grape skins has been minimized and ensured soft extraction and integration of skin aromas.
After the long, around 6 months of maceration in Qvevri, the resulting golden colored wine was decanted and transferred gently into traditional new oak barriques for 10 months further maturation. Light filtration was complemented by bottling and 6 month bottle aging in our cellar before the release.
Key Details
- Grapes: Rkatsiteli
- Style: Amber / Orange (Qvevri)
- Region: Kakheti, Georgia
- Alcohol: ~13–13.5%
- Production: Limited, small batch (qvevri-fermented)
- Cellaring: 7–10+ years
Country of origin - Georgia
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