Koncho Aleksandrouli 2021
Koncho & Co is a medium-sized Georgian wine company that produces both conventional wines and (orange) wines from the Qvevri (large amphorae). Koncho is located in the town of Kvareli at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains. There is a lot of black slate in the vineyards here. The winemakers are Georgian but trained in Germany. They only use typical Georgian grape varieties. Many of Koncho's wines, including the orange wines, are aged in wood.
| Country | Georgia |
| Region | Kakheti |
| Wine maker | Koncho & Co |
| Grape varieties | Aleksandrouli 85% and Mujuretuli 15% |
| Terroir | The ten-year-old Aleksandrouli vines are scattered throughout the valley of the Duruji River. It flows from the Caucasus mountains into the valley. The soil is very rich in black slate. The Caucausus mountains and the river provide a very favorable micro climate. |
| Harvest method | handpicked |
| Yield per hectare | 6 tons per hectare. |
| Vineyard treatment | Nee |
| Vinification | Classic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Then malolactic fermentation and 1 to 2 years aging in used oak barrels of 400 liters. |
| Impression | Smooth. Rather light than heavy. Ripe black cherries, braised blackberries. Juicy and accessible. Pinch of tannin. |
| Did you know? | The Aleksandrouli is a native Georgian blue grape. Usually it is used for slightly sweet red wine. Occasionally he delivers a dry red wine. He has a rather soft and light character. |