COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Mtsvane
PRODUCER
Mildiani - Tsinandali Old Cellar
REGION
Kakheti
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mildiani Mtsvane Sparkling Brut 2015 is a white sparkling wine from the Tsinandali sub-region of Kakheti, Georgia. It is produced by Mildiani - Tsinandali Old Cellar, a company established in 1991 by brothers with a long family history in winemaking. The Mtsvane grape, native to Georgia, is typically used for still wines, making its use in a sparkling brut a distinctive choice. The Kakheti region is historically significant as one of the oldest wine-producing areas in the world, with Tsinandali being a renowned sub-region for its winemaking traditions.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Mtsvane means 'green' in Georgian, referring to the grape's berry color.
Fact 02
Georgia is recognized as the birthplace of wine, with over 8,000 years of history.
Fact 03
This wine is made using the traditional method, common for Champagne.
Fact 04
It spent 48 months aging on its lees.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mildiani Mtsvane Sparkling Brut 2015 is produced using the traditional method, a process that involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its bubbles. Following this, the wine is aged for 48 months on its lees. This extended lees aging is a key technique that contributes to the wine's development of complex aromas and flavors, as well as its texture. The Mtsvane grape, native to Georgia, is utilized for this sparkling wine, showcasing a less common application for the varietal.
