Thursday, December 15, 2016

Bagrationi Royal 1882 Tradition Sparkling Brut from the Country of Georgia and Caviar

Tasting a sparkling wine from the country of Georgia is an opportunity not to pass up. This is the NV Bagrationi Royal 1882 Tradition Sparkling Brut.
Background

The country of Georgia is located at the exact same latitude (approx. 40° N) as Southern France and Central Italy.
Bagrationi 1882 is the leading sparkling wine house in the country of Georgia and has an 80% domestic market share. It was back in 1882 that their sparkling wine achieved international recognition

Wine Description

This wine is an equal blend of Chinebuli, Mtsvane and Tsitska which are indigenous to country of Georgia.
This sparkling wine is made using the Charmat method which can be noticed by its small + sized bubbles. The wine has a pale straw color with green tints.There are aromas of nutty green citrus with a slight apple notes and is delicately floral. On the palate there is a sweet nuttiness with honey dew melon notes. The finish has soft citrus notes

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing 
Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The sparkling wine covers over the caviar and then briefly leaves a refreshing citrus flavor.