Mukuzani

KakhetiRegistered August 30, 2005

Inner Kakheti, Gurjaani district: the north-eastern slope of the Tsiv-Gombori range on the right bank of the Alazani, at 350–750 m. One variety only — Saperavi. Mukuzani is a dry red, and the zone itself is small, about 246 hectares, covering Mukuzani, Zegaani and Dedoplis Zvari plus parts of Chumlaki, Velistsikhe and Vazisubani.

Authenticity

No known authenticity issues

Mukuzani is a dry red PDO from Kakheti (Gurjaani district), made from Saperavi and traditionally oak-aged for at least three years. It is a widely produced dry style whose supply broadly matches the zone, and it does not carry the over-supply concerns of the naturally-semi-sweet appellations, so no notable authenticity concern applies. As with any PDO, the wine should be Saperavi from the registered zone.

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