Mukuzani red wine is a Georgian favorite, made from saperavi grapes in the Mukuzani district in Kakheti since 1888. Mukuzani is distinct from the other wines made from the same grapes in that it is aged in oaken casks for a longer time - at least three years - whereas Kindzmarauli is only aged for two years and Saperavi for one.
Mukuzani has a deep red color with a soft smoky scent of oak and berry. The taste begins dry but the oak and fruit flavors quickly come through. As a result of its longer aging, Mukuzani has more complexity than the other wines made from saperavi grapes. It goes particularly well with steaks and dark meats.
The matured wine contains 10.5-12.5% alcohol and has 6.0-7.0% titrated acidity.
1 comment:
What a great surprise. I received a bottle of Mukuzani Kakheti Saperavi 03. Googled it not really expecting anything. Great blog. I'll be back.
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