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Udha 2018 - 13,5% vol. - UKA Winery

Udha 2018 - 13,5% vol. - UKA Winery

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    year
     2018
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    country
     Albania
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    format
     750 ml
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    grape variety
     Kallmet - Shesh i Zi - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
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    alcohol
     13.5%
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    allergens
     Solfiti
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    type
     Red wine
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    Production hectare
     35/50 quintals
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    number bottles
     15000
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    temperature
     14°C
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    location
     North-South-East-West, collected in different campaigns
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    Description

    Udha 2018 from Uka Winery is a distinctive red blend that carries the spirit of Albania’s wine regions. Its name, which means "road" in Albanian, reflects how it connects various vineyards across the country, bringing together the richness of Albanian winemaking tradition in a single bottle. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kallmet, and Shesh i Zi, combined to produce a harmonious and well-balanced wine. Each variety comes from organic vineyards scattered across Albania, contributing flavors representative of the country’s diverse terroirs.

    Aroma and Flavor Profile

    Ruby red in the glass, this wine exudes bold aromas of dark berries, interwoven with spices and cedar, with subtle hints of oak aging. Full-bodied, with silky tannins, it persists to a long, satisfying finish. While blended with international varieties, the native grapes give Udha a unique character, balancing the earthy presence of Kallmet and Shesh i Zi with the fruity nature of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

    Production Method

    The grapes come from organic vineyards, hand-harvested, and transported to the winery in 20 kg crates. A 48-hour cryo-maceration enhances flavor extraction. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures lasts 8–12 days. The wine is then aged in 500-liter oak barrels for 8 months, followed by an additional year of bottle aging, producing a refined and structured wine.

    Food Pairings and Serving Temperature

    Best served at 14–16°C, Udha 2018 pairs exquisitely with grilled red meats, game dishes, and aged cheeses. Its full-bodied structure and elegant finish make it a worthy companion for rich meals or to enjoy on its own.

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    About the producer

    Flori Uka from Uka Winery - Albanian Wine Producer for Me Zemer

    Uka Winery is located in the center of Albania in the rural areas of the capital Tirana. It was established in 2005, founded by Flori Uka (winemaker), the first generation of the family in wine production. After 5 years of working in different wineries in Friuli/Veneto and 2 years of studying at the University of Udine and Conegliano in Enology, Flori returned to Albania to follow his dream of rediscovering Albania's wine values. Albania is rich in indigenous varieties and viticultural history. A history suppressed by the Ottomans and the dictatorship system. Today the new generation of winemakers is discovering the true values of this map unknown to the rest of the world. In Albania almost every rural family grows grapes. In several areas indigenous varieties are grown that have existed for hundreds of years. The vision of the Uka winery is to collect these grapes from different families throughout Albania to take the maximum potential of the same varieties. Following a cooperative-like system, Flori works with nearly 200 families throughout Albania who have indigenous grape varieties with an area of less than 1 hectare. Thus it is possible to search for the true potential of the terroir to express the maximum of our values in the wine. The purpose of the winery is to create a database of indigenous areas and varieties that are expressed to the fullest in our wines. We see our winery as a future wine museum where winelovers from around the world can come and taste Albania in a glass.

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