2018 Vintage

Kallmet Reserve 2018 - 14% vol. - Medaur Winery

$47.00

The fuller side of Kallmet. Medaur ages this native northern Albanian red for 12 months in French oak, giving it forest berries, soft tannins, and a long finish.

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Tasting Notes

Deep ruby in the glass. Forest berries on the nose, with soft oak and earthy notes from a year in French barrels. Full bodied and smooth, with gentle acidity and a long finish.

Serve & Pair

Serve at 16 to 18°C (61 to 64°F), and open it 30 minutes before pouring. Pairs with roast and grilled red meats, lamb, game, slow cooked stews, cured meats, and aged cheeses.

The Facts
Grape
100% Kallmet
Vintage
2018
Region
Koplik
Alcohol
14%
Volume
750 ml
Production
Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks for 20-24 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place. 40% matures in barriques for 12-24 months, with the remainder remaining in steel tanks. Aged in bottle for 10-13 weeks.
Yield
75-85 qt
Bottles produced
7000-8000
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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Why We Chose It

Kallmet is often made light and easy. Medaur gives this one a year in French oak, and it becomes something richer, with forest berries and a smooth, long finish. If you like the Elegance, this is the one to open for a bigger dinner.

Medaur Winery, Koplik: Kallmet From the Shores of Lake Shkodër

About the Producer

Medaur Winery

Kallmet and Shesh i Zi from 50 hectares of vines near the shore of Lake Shkodër, in the far north of Albania.

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