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Kallmet Prestigj 2019 - 15% vol. - KALLMETI Winery - Gold medal

Kallmet Prestigj 2019 - 15% vol. - KALLMETI Winery - Gold medal

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    year
     2019
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    country
     Albania
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    format
     750ml
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    grape variety
     100% Kalmet
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    alcohol
     15%
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    allergens
     Sulfites
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    type
     Red wine
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    Production hectare
     50 – 60 qt/ha
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    number bottles
     30000
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    temperature
     17-19 ⁰C
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    location
     Kallmeti village, Lezhe
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    Description

    Discover the elegance and refinement of Kallmet Prestigj, a dry, aged red wine produced exclusively from the best vineyards in Kallmet, Lezha. With traditions dating back centuries, it is the personification of the Kallmet variety, an ancient native Albanian grape variety.

    Origin and Unique Terroir
    Produced from grapes grown on sandy soils in the famous “CRU” area of ​​Kallmet, within a radius of no more than 5 km from the winery, Kallmet Prestigj has drawn its unmistakable and unique character from that soil.

    100% Native Kallmet Grapes
    Produced with hand-harvested, overripe Kallmet grapes to ensure high quality, it has controlled yields of up to 50 quintals/ha, which can achieve high taste-aromatic values ​​in the wine.

    Aging and refinement
    The wine matures for 12 months in stainless steel tanks, 12 months in French oak barrels and a further 12 months in the bottle to develop a full and harmonious aromatic and gustatory complexity.

    Enveloping aroma and taste
    Kallmet Prestigj presents itself with a brilliant blood red color and an aromatic bouquet, which ranges from fresh varietal aromas to more complex overripe notes. In the mouth, tannic, full-bodied, balanced with a long and persistent aftertaste, it brings secondary and tertiary notes.

    Awards and Recognitions
    Our Kallmet Prestigj won the prestigious Berliner Gold at the Berliner Wine Trophy 2023 and the Bronze Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, competing with more than 18,000 wines internationally. These awards demonstrate the excellence and quality of our wine.

    Food pairings and service suggestions
    It pairs well with ham appetizers, pasta with minced meat, roasts and mushroom dishes. It should be served at a temperature of 16-18°C, which enhances its aromatic complexity.

    About the producer

    Kallmeti

    “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.

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