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Estate winery

Aleksandrouli-Saperavi

Royal Khvanchkara

A dry red Georgian wine made from Aleksandrouli and Saperavi, region of Racha-Lechkhumi. Made using the European method, aged in a neutral vessel; alcohol 14%. Sources note cherry, plum and blackberry on the nose and full-bodied, silky and soft tannins on the palate. Royal Khvanchkara is an estate winery.

Style attributes

Color: Red
Tannin: High
Sweetness: Dry
Aging vessel: Neutral vessel
Technology: European
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol: 14%
Market: Domestic and export

Grape varieties: Aleksandrouli, Saperavi

Recognition

No recorded awards.

Vintages: 2018

Origin

Producer:Royal KhvanchkaraEstate winery

Region: Racha-Lechkhumi

Serving

Glass

Bordeaux glass

Tall bowl with a narrowing rim: gathers the aroma and softens the alcohol — the shape for dense, tannic reds.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Decant for 60 minutes
High tannin needs fatty protein: grilled meat, lamb, aged cheese.

Aroma and taste

Aroma

Blackberry
Cherry
Raspberry
Red berries
Spices
Plum

Taste

Full-bodied
Silky
Soft tannins

Hue

Ruby
Deep

According to retailers

When to open it

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

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