Takar Red Reserve 2016
Takar Reserve is an amazing blend of the oldest native Armenian grape variety Areni grown in the Vayots Dzor region and the Saperavi grape variety from Ararat Valley. The Ararat grape predominant in this wine is grown in the highlands in severe continental climate 1400-1500 meters above sea level. the wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months.
This premium wine with a limited edition offers a perfect combination of fruit aromas (cherry, grape, plum, blackberry) and oak barrel aromas (vanilla, liquorice, gingerbread) together with a nice floral fragrance. The wine becomes rather impressive in the mouth when its full-bodied structure leaves a rich and long-lasting aftertaste. Takar Reserve is a perfect match with veal and lamb dishes, roasted poultry, soft cheese and berry pies.
Product Information
VINTAGE: 2016
ORIGIN: Vayots Dzor and Armavir regions
GRAPE: Areni 50% (Vayots Dzor) and Saperavi 50 % (Armavir)
HARVEST DATE: Early October
CLIMATE: Continental climate. Vineyards are situated at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level.
YIELD: 55 hl/ha
WINEMAKING: Areni grapes for this wine come from the vineyards located at the altitude of 1400 metres above sea level. The maturity cycle of the grapes takes longer due to cold night temperatures resulting in a perfect balance of sugar, acidity, tannins and aromas. Grapes are hand-harvested at the peak of their maturity and transferred to the estate in small boxes in refrigerator trucks. Last strict sorting on the selection table during grape reception. Two weeks of alcoholic fermentation at the temperature between 26°C to 28°C in stainless steel tanks. One month of maceration.
FOOD PAIRING: Lamb dishes, meats in sauce, roast poultry, soft cheeses, strawberries or peaches in wine.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13%
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C
