Akhasheni

Name: Akhasheni
Brand: Askaneli Brothers

Askaneli Brothers · Classical Collection

Appellation of Akhasheni: a naturally semi-sweet red wine from Saperavi. Made using the European method; alcohol 12%. Sources note dark berries, blackberry and blackcurrant on the nose and medium-bodied and velvety on the palate. Made at Askaneli Brothers (a large producer with its own vineyards).

Style attributes

Color: Red
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Naturally semi-sweet
Aging vessel: No data
Technology: European
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol: 12%

Grape varieties: Saperavi

Recognition

No recorded awards.

Origin

Producer:Askaneli BrothersLarge producer, own vineyards

Region: Kakheti

Appellation: Akhasheni

Serving

Glass

Universal tulip

A medium tulip: sweetness reads without extra air, and a big bowl would only let the wine warm up.

Serving temperature: 12–14 °C
Serve slightly chilled (12–14 °C); pairs with blue cheese, desserts, spicy dishes.

Aroma and taste

Aroma

Dark berries
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Herbal
Cherry
Spices
Plum

Taste

Medium-bodied
Velvety

Hue

Ruby
Deep

According to retailers

Goes well with

Cheese
Desserts
Fruit

When to open it

Derived from the wine's style by catalog rules, not from reviews.