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Saperavi Red Wine - What You Need to Know

Georgia is known for its wines, particularly the red wine made from Saperavi grapes. These wines have a unique aroma and taste. You can purchase them easily using the service Vi.Wine (price varies based on brand, region, and year of harvest).

Saperavi red wine is a popular late-ripening grape variety originally discovered in Kakheti, east Georgia. Key features of this variety are:
  • The fruit contains a large amount of anthocyanins, giving both flesh and skin a bright ruby red color.
  • The longer the aging of the drink based on it, the more pronounced the flavor.
  • It can accumulate glucose for a long period of time, and the level of acidity is not reduced.
From identical berries, different wines can be obtained using different techniques. There are table varieties, dessert varieties, and spirits. Among them:
  • "Kindzmarauli"
  • "Akhasheni"
  • "Mukuzani"
  • "Apsny" and others.
The Saperavi wine of the same name is in the greatest demand. Traditionally, it is produced using the Kakhetian method: the mash is fermented in clay jugs (kvevri) that are buried in the ground. However, in recent years, many companies use a different method - fermentation in steel vats. To regulate the sweetness, fruits of different maturity are often used, and foreign matter, bones, and twigs are removed beforehand.

The tasting characteristics of Saperavi red wine are:
  1. Color: Due to the large amount of anthocyanins, Saperavi-based drinks have a very rich, "over-ripe cherry" color.
  2. Aroma: The smell is deep and rich - sweet berry notes of blackberry, freshness of cedar, tartness of pomegranate.
  3. Taste: The drink has a bright taste with notes of prunes, pomegranates, blackberries, and black currants. The strength is 10.5-12%, and the sweetness is unobtrusive (less than 4 g/L).
You can choose and order a variety of red wines made from Saperavi grapes using the reliable service Vi.Wine.

Saperavi red wine is best served chilled (12-15 °C). Table varieties are poured in large glasses on a long stem and are best paired with nuts and fatty Georgian dishes (meat and poultry). Dessert varieties go well with fruits, cakes, ice cream, and other sweet dishes and are served in a decanter beforehand.