Gandona - Encosta Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (1.5L) Mtsvane Kakhuri

Gandona - Encosta Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (1.5L) Mtsvane KakhuriMeaning hillside in Portuguese, Encosta is the beginning. This Cabernet was originally created to showcase the youthful vibrancy of the vines planted by our team when the property was first acquired. With time, however, Encosta has become less about younger vines and more about showcasing the various expressions of our highly dynamic vineyard characteristics.

"A tumultuous pink effervescence charms us

so our winemaking team chose barrels that best denote the flavor profiles of our vineyards

the grapes were picked with perfect ripeness and natural acidity

There is also a nice persistence

The texture is impressively silky and smooth

not yet fully tamed - and hugely appealing as a result

Assembled and aged for three months in barrel and 12 months in bottle

it’s ready to decant for herb-stuffed trout baked in parchment

" providing a natural cooling effect

Gaiole e Castellina (currently part of the Chianti Classico production area known as the Golden Triangle)

Restrained

Buccella Merlot is graceful and layered