The truth is wine, or rather, good wine. Georgians know a lot about good wines, their winemaking traditions have been preserved for centuries, and the drinks themselves take first places at international wine festivals. The wine created today exclusively in the only region of Kakheti, Kindzmarauli is no exception. Learn more about history and quality, as well as reviews of the semi-sweet red Kindzmarauli.
Kindzmarauli red semi-sweet wine is known all over the world, and especially in the post-Soviet space. It has vivid characteristics, including a unique flavor train, velvety texture and unique aroma. This wine cannot be confused with other varieties. Reviews about Kindzmarauli red wine are always extremely positive, due to the unique structure, taste and effects on the body. The wine is made from Saperavi grape variety growing in the Alazani Valley. The grapes used to make this sort of wine are very whimsical, and the taste is given to the crop by soil, which extends only 120 hectares. Therefore, wine from the town of Kindzmarauli is not created on an industrial scale, and fakes are found outside of Georgia.
History
It all began in the middle of the twentieth century, when the best Georgian winemakers launched a young brand of wine in a small area located in the Alazan River Valley. It was created on the basis of the best traditions of winemaking in Georgia. The taste of the wine and its unique components made it truly popular. These qualities brought him victories at local and international wine exhibitions and festivals, as well as awards in the form of gold and silver medals.
What sets Kindzmarauli apart from other wines
The main characteristics of Kindzmarauli wine, which are so valued and distinguish it from other wines:
- Unique velvety taste, which provides the territory and soil features. The soil in the Kindzmarauli region is practically devoid of humus, but it is located at the foot of the mountains, where grapes are naturally saturated with sweet juice and do not require artificial sweetening.
- Comparative democratic pricing policy, not exceeding 600 - 1,000 rubles for excellent quality and limited range.
- Reviews about Kindzmarauli emphasize the exceptional attitude of true connoisseurs of good wine, and also indicate that doctors emphasize its useful chemical composition. Thanks to the soil on which the grapes grow, its fruits are saturated with microparticles of gold and silver. Of the fruits, this valuable chemical composition is also transmitted to wine, which in small amounts improves blood circulation, the general condition of the body, strengthens the immune system and prevents respiratory diseases.
About uniqueness and brand
With the growing variety of drinks, many enterprising producers began to create wines using the same technology as the Kindzmarauli distilleries. It turned out that the area of grape growth with the true properties of the raw material of this drink is limited to 120 hectares of the Alazani Valley. According to the manufacturer’s comments and reviews on the semi-sweet red Kindzmarauli wine, the unique characteristics of the wine are achieved thanks to the features of the soil that nourishes Saperavi grapes. Vineyards are constantly exposed to the sun, which gives the raw material a natural sweetness. The unique taste and aroma is given to grapes by the precious metals contained in the soil, as well as clean mountain waters, which regularly flood the soil at the foot of the mountains in the Alazan River region.
That is why in 2010 the government of Georgia passed a law restricting the production of real wine to the region of its origin. Today this wine is produced exclusively in Kakheti, in the homeland of a dark ruby drink. It has a flavoring bouquet of overripe cherries, blackberries and pomegranates.
Kindzmarauli manufacturing technology
Not all features of Kindzmarauli wine are unique in the territory where grapes are cultivated for the future drink. An important component is a unique ancient technology for the production of real Georgian wine.
Bright features of the red Kindzmarauli are given due to fidelity to the traditions of its manufacture, which is achieved through the use of a special clay vessel kvevri for storing wine during the fermentation period. The vessels have a conical shape and a volume of 1.5 liters or more. On an industrial scale, the same qvevri is used, but with a large displacement. Some factories and families of winemakers maintain the tradition of using clay qvevri, considering this method the most ideal for good wine.
When preparing wine, qvevri is filled with wort (freshly squeezed grape juice) and grated pulp from the same grape fruits. After clogging with wax, the vessel is immersed in the ground neck and left for a period of 1 to 2 years. Due to the specifics of the soil in the region, its temperature is from 10 to 12 degrees year round, which makes the fermentation process slow and prevents all sugar from weathering, preserving the natural sweetness of the wine. This method was called Kakheti.
Experienced winemakers are firmly convinced that in order to create a quality drink, grapes for wort and pulp should be harvested exclusively in the first three weeks of September, when it gains all the qualities necessary for this.
How to distinguish Kindzmarauli from other wines?
Reviews about the Georgian wine Kindzmarauli are extremely positive. In order not to spoil the impression of an accidentally purchased fake, it is best to arm yourself with the knowledge and comments of specialists in the field of alcohol on how to distinguish the real Kindzmarauli from other wines.
- Its color is very saturated and persistent. The deep red tint does not change even when the wine is diluted with water. This is due to the fact that for the manufacture of Kindzmarauli, the highly-colored Saperavi grapes are used.
- Thanks to the same grape variety, the wine is saturated with typical shades of taste and aroma: blackberries, ripe cherries, smoked black currants and even pomegranate. No sour note is found in this noble semi-sweet variety.
- The wine has a velvety structure.
On the combinations of red Kindzmarauli in reviews
Specialists in the field of winemaking claim that the sweetness of this variety excludes its combination with fish or seafood. Best of all, its natural flavoring bouquet is suitable for grilled meat, other meat dishes on a fire with smoke. In addition, reviews of Kindzmarauli provide ideas on what types of cheese and fruit this wine goes with. Due to its moderate sweetness, light fruits, soft cheeses with a rich taste and spicy oriental dishes are best suited to it.
How to properly serve wine
It is widely known and quite natural that wine is not enough to simply acquire and store it. To enjoy all the positive qualities of the wine that it possesses, you need to carefully monitor the conditions of its storage, reckon with its taste characteristics and carefully handle it. The serving of wine also plays a very important role, which can reveal all the taste and aromatic properties of the drink, bringing unforgettable pleasure, and can spoil the whole impression.
Serving wine is a whole set of rules and technical requirements that were created by centuries-old traditions, and were also formed under the influence of observations and modern developments of the best sommeliers and winemakers.
- Each wine has its own unique color characteristics with reflections of yellow, golden, green, all shades of red, pink and ruby. Each of these shades deserves to be appreciated, so it is best to serve wine glasses on light tablecloths. So the wine will sparkle with its unique sparks.
- To serve wine, it is very important to remember that glasses should preserve its aroma and taste. To do this, choose glasses with rounded walls and a slightly narrowed upper part. In addition, filling it is accepted at 2/3, which will allow the wine to open up to 100%, and you enjoy its natural qualities.
- When serving, choose the right glasses for each type of wine. If there are several of them, you should place them in decreasing height from left to right, and a glass of water on the left.
Teliani Veli reviews
Kindzmarauli, manufactured by this winery, is highly regarded and therefore brought popularity and recognition to its manufacturer. Teliani Veli or Teliani Valley own vineyards in all major wine-growing regions of Georgia. The very 120 hectares of the territory on which the wines of the Kindzmarauli trademark are created almost completely belong to this winery. However, there are exceptions. According to reviews of Kindzmarauli Marisconi, their wines also have a unique taste and unique velvety structure.
Health effects
Reviews about Kindzmarauli are also associated with its exceptional impact on the human body due to its unique composition. It is widely known that the Kindzmarauli wine contains not only basic trace elements, but also B vitamins, folic acid, and gold and silver ions. That is why the use of this drink in a small amount improves blood circulation and overall health.
In addition, reviews of Kindzmarauli and comments of experts confirm that this wine in small quantities is useful for colds, nervous disorders, insomnia and diseases of the upper respiratory tract. If you are allergic or have diabetes, it is better to refrain from drinking this wine. In this case, consult a doctor. Also sometimes wine causes a headache.