Pasaeli
Yapincak 2016
100% Yapincak
RSD 1,320
AWARDS
Judges' Selection Award - TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2018 (for 2016 Vintage)
17.0 points - JancisRobinson.com (for 2016 Vintage)
VINEYARDS
Yapıncak variety is grown exclusively in the Thracian 50 years old vineyards located on the coastal villages of Şarköy, Mürefte and Hoşköy. Grapes comes from a single vineyard in Şarköy which is 150 meters above sea level, facing south towards Sea of Marmara. There is always a cooling breeze coming from the sea. The vineyard has a gentle incline which is great for drainage. The vines are about 35 years old and are free standing vines.
WINEMAKING
Fermented in stainless steel tank at 18ºC. 15% of the wine is barrel aged in new French oak barrels, and the rest is kept in stainless steel tank for 3 months on its fine lees and stirred once a week (sur lie) to add complexity to the wine.
TASTING NOTES
Very pale gold. Highly distinctive aroma, both rich and tangy. Intense lemon, hint of clementine plus a more oily minerality and quince. Lovely citrus on the palate too – bright and crisp and full in the mouth with decent acidity and minerality.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Sarkoy, Thrace, Turkey
Alcohol: % 12.5
Total Acidity: 5.15 g/l
pH: 3.40
Residual sugar: 1.20
Winemaker: Andrea Paoletti
Pasaeli
K2 2015
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% C.Franc, 5% Merlot, 5% P.Verdot
RSD 2,280
AWARDS
17 + points - JancisRobinson.com (for 2015 Vintage)
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast (for 2012 Vintage)
Bronze Medal - TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2016 (for 2011 Vintage)
VINEYARDS
Serez vineyard has a stony, gravely and clay red soil and is at an altitude of 235 meters. This altitude gives the possibility of day and night temperature differences during late August and early September, namely during the harvest period. This ensures the grapes to retain their acidity while reaching sugar and phenolic maturity.
WINEMAKING
The grapes are handpicked, destemmed and crushed. It is fermented with native yeast only. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tank with a skin contact of 3 weeks with pumping overs. The wine is barrel aged for 12 months in 1 year old French oak barrels and a minimum of 6 months in bottle.
TASTING NOTES
Deep dark cherry red color. The nose has rich aroma of sweet, ripe cassis and blackberry. On the palate it is firm, dense with chewy sweet tannins filled out with pure fruit. The fruit shines through the oak influence. A full-bodied, balanced wine with a long finish.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Kaynaklar, Izmir - Aegea
Alcohol: % 14.4
Total Acidity: 5.60 g/l
pH: 3.60
Residual sugar: 1.40
Winemaker: Andrea Paoletti