Akhasheni

Appellation of Akhasheni: a semi-sweet red wine from Saperavi. The classic method, 11.5% alcohol. As described by sources: on the nose, cherry and red berries; on the palate, high acidity. Made at Telavi Wine Cellar (a large producer with its own vineyards).

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: 2023

Origin

Producer:Telavi Wine CellarLarge 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

Cherry
Red berries

Taste

High acidity

Hue

Ruby

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.