Experience the authenticity of Albanian wine with the Kallmet Classic 2020, a dry red wine that concentrates all the best of the indigenous Kallmet variety and its very special, rich historical heritage.
year
2020
country
Albania
format
750ml
grape variety
100% Kalmet
alcohol
14%
allergens
Sulfites
type
Red wine
Production hectare
60 – 70 qt/ha
number bottles
25000
temperature
17-19°C
location
Kallmeti village, Lezhe
Regular price
153,00 kr
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153,00 kr
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Product information
Description
Experience the authenticity of Albanian wine with the Kallmet Classic 2020, a dry red wine that concentrates all the best of the indigenous Kallmet variety and its very special, rich historical heritage. Made in the renowned Kallmet region, this wine is a testimony to Albanian winemaking culture and tradition.
Designation of Origin: A Land of Wine Excellence Made from the best grapes of the Kallmet region, located less than 30 km from the Kallmeti Winery, this wine reflects the distinctive character of the sandy soils and ideal climate of this wine-growing area.
100% Native Kallmet Grapes Produced exclusively from Kallmet grapes grown in the vineyards of Lezha and Scutari, the average yield is 50-60 quintals per hectare to ensure that only a high quality selection, rich in flavor and character is used for the wine.
Winemaking process: The Art of Tradition Guided by the expert oenologists of SEA, Studio Enologico Associato, the fermentation of the Kallmet Classic 2020 takes place at a controlled temperature to preserve the natural aromas. Aging for 10 months in stainless steel tanks is followed by 6 months in French oak barrels to add further complexity to the wine. Finally, the wine rests in the bottle for 4-6 months to reach complete maturation with a harmonious aromatic profile.
Organoleptic Characteristics: A wine with a strong character It features a vibrant blood red color and an aromatic profile that mixes freshness and depth. On the palate, the Kallmet Classic is tannic, full-bodied.
“Kallmeti” L.t.d, is established in 2006. This is a family business created by three shareholder brothers from Kallmet village. Main activities are the production and trade of three products: Wine, Raki (Albanian grape distillate), and Olive oil. The first year of activity is produced only 5000 liters of wine. Since the first year of activity the production capacity has been increased by about 20-30 % every year until 2019 and afterwards keeping somehow a constant level. The quality of products has been continuously improved, thanks to the professional Italian enological expertise, provided by Enological Group laded by Prof. Luigi Costantini. The grape cultivar is Kallmet, an ancient Albanian cultivar originated in the village with the same name. This grape variety is cultivated in two regions, Lezhe and Shkodra (Albania northwest). The olive cultivar is Kallmet, an ancient Albanian cultivar originated in the village with the same name. This olive variety is cultivated mainly in Kallmet village, and surronding villagesin of Lezha region (Albania northwest). All olive trees of this variety are old. A part of this olive variety there is used about 40 % even other international cultivars: Lecino, Frantoio (italian) and Arbequino (spanish). There are about 2500 olive trees of all above mentioned varieties owned by Kallmeti L.t.d. In Kallmet village there are more than 20000 olive trees in total Kallmeti winery is owning about 10 hectars of vineyards in Kallmet village, but also is buying Kallmet grape from more than 50 small local winegrowers from Kallmet and also surrounding villages.