Marani Akhasheni

Appellation of Akhasheni: a semi-sweet red wine from Saperavi. Made using the European method, aged in a neutral vessel; 5 days of skin maceration. Alcohol 11.5%. Sources note dark berries, blackberry and cherry on the nose and persistent finish on the palate. Made at Telavi Wine Cellar (a large producer with its own vineyards).

Style attributes

Color: Red
Tannin: No data
Sweetness: Semi-sweet
Aging vessel: Neutral vessel
Technology: European
Technology: 5 days of skin maceration
Alcohol: 11.5%

Grape varieties: Saperavi

Recognition

No recorded awards.

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

Dark berries
Blackberry
Cherry
Licorice

Taste

Persistent finish

Hue

Deep

As stated by the producer

Goes well with

Cheese
Desserts
Fruit

When to open it

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