Tbilvino Saperavi 2018
The Tbilvino Saperavi (sa-per-ah-vee), appropriately meaning “dye”, is probably Georgia’s best-known red grape variety. It is renowned for its deep colour and tannic structure, which comes from the dark skins and pink flesh. The grapes for this wine come from vineyards in the Vachnadziani sub-region of Kakheti, planted on alluvial soils. The grapes were harvested by hand, before being pressed and undergoing alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Once complete, thirty percent of the wine is passed to French oak barrels to age for between one and two months. Made in a fruit-forward style, this wine highlights the grape’s typical floral aromas, alongside bold flavours of forest fruits. The palate is well rounded and has an elegant, fresh finish.
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The Producer Tbilvino | Kakheti, Georgia
Tbilvino has been a leading producer of high-quality Georgian wines since its establishment in 1962. The company operates two wineries both equipped with modern equipment which allows Tbilvino to produce 6.5 million bottles annually. The main Tbilvino winery rests in the...
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It is estimated that there are more than 10,000 grape varieties in present commercial production, yet this probably includes the same grapes under other names. With the increase of DNA fingerprinting it is thought that the real number might come down closer to 5,000.
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