COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Goruli Mstvane, Tsitska, Tsolikouri, Chkhaveri, Aladasturi
PRODUCER
Ori Marani
REGION
Unknown
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ori Marani Laora NV Extra Brut is a non-vintage sparkling rosé from Ori Marani, an artisanal winery in Igoeti, Georgia. Founded by Bastien Warskotte and Nino Gvantseladze, the winery blends French and Georgian winemaking philosophies. The grapes for Laora are sourced from various Georgian terroirs, reflecting the country's diverse viticultural landscape. The name 'Ori Marani' signifies the union of two winemaking traditions. The wine is crafted with a focus on minimal intervention and expressing the unique character of Georgian grapes and terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.4%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ori Marani means 'two wineries' in Georgian, symbolizing the blend of French and Georgian traditions.
Fact 02
Grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts for authentic expression.
Fact 03
Aged in both traditional Georgian qvevri and old French oak barrels.
Fact 04
The pale rosé color comes from a short maceration of Chkhaveri grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Ori Marani Laora NV Extra Brut is produced using the traditional method. Fermentation is initiated with indigenous yeasts, with the wine aging in a combination of 90% old French oak barrels and 10% qvevri. The wine spends a minimum of 15 months on its lees, contributing to its texture and complexity. Tirage, the bottling for secondary fermentation, occurred in September 2022. Minimal sulfur is added throughout the process.
