Akhasheni

A semi-sweet red Georgian wine made from Saperavi, appellation of Akhasheni. The classic method, 11.5% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, dark berries, blackberry and cherry; on the palate, balanced acidity, full-bodied and grippy tannins. Produced by Gio's Marani.

Style attributes

Color: Red
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Semi-sweet
Aging vessel: No data
Technology: European
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol: 11.5%

Grape varieties: Saperavi

Recognition

No recorded awards.

Vintages: 2024, 2022

Origin

Producer:Gio's MaraniWinery with own production

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

Leather
Tobacco
Dark berries
Blackberry
Violet
Chocolate
Cherry
Red berries
Spices
Plum

Taste

Balanced acidity
Full-bodied
Grippy tannins
Velvety

Hue

Purple
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.