Origin (production area):

Only the area of Kallmeti, not further than 5 km from the winery, in Kallmet, Lezha. Exclusively from the vineyards of the area called “CRU”.

Classification of wine

Dry aged red wine

Grapes

100% Red Kallmet

Kallmet, which is an ancient Albanian native variety grown in the area of origin and spread mainly in the regions of Lezha and Shkodra. The average yield in Kallmeti vineyards intended for this wine does not exceed 50 quintals / ha. Harvesting is done 2-3 weeks later than the rest of the grapes allocated to two other wines, when grape is overripe and has just started to crease in the vine.

Tradition

Kallmet, which is an ancient Albanian native variety grown in the area of origin and spread mainly in the regions of Lezha and Shkodra. The average yield in Kallmeti vineyards intended for this wine does not exceed 50 quintals / ha. Harvesting is done 2-3 weeks later than the rest of the grapes allocated to two other wines, when grape is overripe and has just started to crease in the vine.

The grape is harvested by hand in the stage of overripe and is very carefully selected. This wine is seasoned for 12 months in stainless steel containers, then for 12 months in French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle before its release on the market.

Organoleptic characteristics

Presented in a blood red, expressed and diverse, dominated by fresh fragrances typical of the variety, fairly tannic, full in body and balanced. Distinguished pleasant features of the overripe and emerging of the second and third smell. The alcoholic degrees depending on the year of production varies from 14-15% Vol.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with ham appetizers, pasta with minced meat, red meats roasted in the oven and mushroom dishes. Reccomended service temperature: 16 – 18 ° C. Also recommended to be consumed after the third year of production to get the best taste out of it. Open bottle before consumption according to the sommelier’s advice and the age of the wine. The yearly production of this wine is limited.