Tbilvino

Georgian Saperavi Red Dry 2023

Smooth award-winning dry red, made from Saperavi grapes harvested in Kakheti region, Georgia. Named literally ‘paint dye’ due to its inky purple colour, this is Georgia’s main red grape variety. It is one of the few varieties in the world, which have red anthocyanin (colour pigment) in the pulp as well as the skin. Distinguished by its naturally dark cherry colour, with the aromas of plums, blackberry and prunes, it is prone to withstand very cold climate giving its natural acidity. The palate is rich, spicy with hints of fresh grapes, cherry and vanilla flavours. Great with grilled meat dishes.
Saperavi goes through fermentation and MLF in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Then it is blended with 15-20% wine aged in oak barrels to balance the intensity of young fruit aromas.
The 2018 Vintage won the Champion Red Trophy title at the International Wine Challenge,
the first time in the history of the International Wine Challenge, a Georgian producer has been awarded such high feat.
It scored 97-100 points – one of only four wines, and the only red, to reach this high score at IWC 2020
Winemakers: Zviad Loladze and Luka Guruli.