Saperavi, by Chelti Winery
Regular price
£16.00
A rich, dry and full-blooded red wine from Georgia, made with the regions flagship black grape variety, Saperavi.
Chelti Winery ferment their Saperavi's in stainless steel, encouraging the grapes natural flavour profile. Here you have deep black cherry and blackberry flavours, alongside hints of cacao.
It's deep and savoury - a fantastic partner for rich, fatty red meats that will cling to the wines silky texture.
Why we chose it?
A must-try wine from Georgia, a region that is producing fascinating and delicious wines in equal measure.
Saperavi, by Chelti Winery
£16.00
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The wine...
Saperavi
Georgia’s native Saperavi grape is central to the regions winemaking heritage. Unusually, it is one of the rare teinturier varieties (deep red juice) producing wines of remarkable colour intensity. Naturally high tannins are traditionally softened through ageing in Qvevri, while vibrant acidity brings freshness and balance. Versatile with food, this wine pairs especially well with rich, fatty dishes, grilled meats, and deeply savoury umami flavours. Keep it for up to 5 years...if you can.
The producer...
Chelti Winery
Chelti is a multi-generation family run winery, led by Ana and Andria Mirianashvili. Their winemaking remains true to thousand year old local traditions, including of course the use of Qvevri - underground vessels buried into the earth - to ferment and age several of their wines. But the family also blend in a modern approach, using newer techniques that further enhance the wines - stainless steel and oak barrels are used occasionally to deliver a greater range of styles and tastes.
The region...