• Kallmet rezervë 2018 - 14% vol. - Cantina UKA - Me Zemër - Uka - Me Zemër
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Kallmet rezervë 2018 - 14% vol. - UKA Winery

Kallmet rezervë 2018 - 14% vol. - UKA Winery

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    year
     2018
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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
     14%
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    allergens
     Sulfites
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    type
     Red wine
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    Production hectare
     50 quintals
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    number bottles
     10000
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    temperature
     14°C
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    location
     Northern Albania, harvest in various campaigns from Lezha to the border with Montenegro
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    Description

    Kallmet Rezervë 2018 from UKA Winery is an elegant red wine, made from the indigenous Kallmet grape variety, generally recognized as the best red wine grape in Albania. This wine is a reflection of the rich tradition of the northern Albanian winemaking regions with the portrait of the great-grandfather of the winemaker on the label, symbolizing the heritage and attachment to the land. This is reflected in every single bottle that leaves the winery, through its dedication to quality and respect for tradition, positioning Kallmet Rezervë as the Albanian wine ambassador.

    Aromas and Flavor Profile

    This varietal wine displays a ruby-red color with a complex nose of red berry fruits, vanilla, and cocoa that give an even and smooth flavor profile. Four months aging with care in 500 L oak barrels gives this wine depth and a slight touch of oak, which also makes it versatile enough to stand up to so many different dishes. It has 14% alcohol, which gives the wine a full-bodied yet refined ending with soft tannins coating the palate.

    Production Method

    The grapes Kallmet are hand-picked from organic vineyards in the north of Albania, and at every stage of their processing, maximum attention is given. Late harvesting is followed by cryo-maceration for 48 hours, then controlled fermentation takes place for 12 to 15 days. Further aging of the wine in oak barrels, along with one-year bottle maturation, allow the development of authentic flavors typical for the Kallmet grape.

    Food Pairing Suggestions and Serving Temperature

    Kallmet Rezervë 2018 goes great with red meats, game, and aged cheeses. The wine opens up completely at a serving temperature of 14-16°C. Versatile for formal dinners or casual gatherings, this wine gives you a taste of Albania's enriched wine history.

    About the producer

    Uka

    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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