Meamani Barrel Chacha (75cl, 40%)

An oak barrel-aged Georgian grape pomace spirit bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml format. Chacha is Georgia's national grape pomace spirit, distilled from skins, stems and seeds left after winemaking. Most chacha is consumed unaged, while this expression rests in oak barrels, giving it an amber colour and wood-influenced aromatic complexity. The maturation imparts honeyed oak and dried fruit sweetness, while the grape marc backbone remains present with subtle tannic grip and earthy depth. It is recommended chilled between 8 and 12 degrees Celsius as a digestif. The nose opens with oak-driven warmth, vanilla and toasted wood, with delicate fruit esters and a gentle herbaceous quality. The palate is softer than expected, with honeyed oak and dried fruit sweetness and a subtle tannic grip. The finish is medium in length, warm and slightly spiced, with lingering oak and dried grape skin.