Gurashvili's Saperavi Qvevri 2018

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Qvevri fermentation gives it a deep and full tannin taste and structure. Pure expression of Saperavi with aromas of blackberry, cherry, mocha and spice. Juicy tannins and well-balanced acidity provide ripe fruit flavors. Color of pomegranate. Dense body with nice lengthy finish. Highly rated reviews and excellent pairing with rich meals.

Serve at 18-20°C (64-68°F)

Qvevri fermented on skins and stems 6 months, then stainless steel for 24 months

Unfiltered

No preservatives

About the Winery

Gurashvili’s is a family winery, carrying on knowledge from many generations using traditional Georgian methods using skin contact in Qvevri, the uniquely Georgian large subterranean clay vessel for production.

Winemaker Notes

Following hand harvest in September, grapes are crushed and pressed off into Qvevri – clay vessels using time honored traditional Kakhetian techniques. The fermentation process takes 1-2 weeks after which the wine remains in Qvevri on skins for a month, producing intense dark red distinctive Saperavi wine with full tannin taste and structure.

Vineyard Notes

The Saperavi grapes for this wine were grown in the family vineyard within the famed Kakheti region of Georgia. Vines are grown organically at 1300-1650feet (400-500m) elevation adjacent to a forest on a rolling slope with fertile rich black soil.

THE WINERY

Gurashvili’s is a family winery, carrying on knowledge from many generations using traditional Georgian methods using skin contact in qvevri, the uniquely Georgian large subterranean clay vessel for production.

Technical Details

Winemaker(s): Zura Gurashvili (Father), Zviad Gurashvili (Son)
Varietal Breakdown: Saperavi (100%)
ABV: 14%
SO2: 38mg/L
Fermentation: Qvevri, Native Yeast, traditional skin-contact
Filtration/Fining: Unfiltered/Unfined
Bottles Produced: 15,000