Saperavi

A dry red Georgian wine made from Saperavi, appellation of Mukuzani. Made using the European method, aged in a neutral vessel; alcohol 14%. Sources note blackberry, cherry and chocolate on the nose and velvety on the palate. Produced by Vazisubani Estate, 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: Saperavi

Recognition

No recorded awards.

Vintages: 2022

Origin

Producer:Vazisubani EstateEstate winery

Region: Kakheti

Appellation: Mukuzani

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

Tobacco
Blackberry
Chocolate
Cherry

Taste

Velvety

According to retailers

Goes well with

Khinkali

When to open it

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