Chateau Mere Saperavi Qvevri 2019

Chateau Mere is a signature line within the winery Winiveria, established in the Alazani Valley by George Piradashvili in 2014 as part of the prestigious Château Mere destination winery and resort complex at the gateway to Georgia’s premier wine region. The winery collaborates with local growers and a nearby cooperative to produce high quality wines made in both traditional Georgian and classical European styles.

Following hand-harvest and crushing, grapes were fermented on skins for one month in qvevri. Aging and stabilization followed for a full year prior to release. The winemaking process for ​Saperavi uses traditional ​Georgian Qvevri, large earthenware vessels buried in the soil, for fermentation and aging. Hand-picked Saperavi grapes are crushed and placed in the Qvevri along with the stalks, seeds, and skins, allowing for a natural fermentation process. The manual stirring during fermentation enhances the wine's flavor. The unfiltered wine reflects the true essence of Saperavi grapes and the ​Kakheti Wine Region. Chateau Mere's Saperavi Qvevri has a deep color, robust body, and a pleasant finish. It pairs well with rich dishes like poultry, fowl, and grilled steak. It embodies Georgian winemaking tradition and the region's unique microclimate.

The vineyard is located in the Signaghi region of Kakheti in the famed Alazani river valley. Grapes are grown organically at an altitude of 400-500m (1300-1650ft) on black carbonate soils using organic viticulture practices.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Winemaker Vano Giligashvili
Varietal Breakdown Saperavi 100%
ABV 13%
Sulfur 28mg/L free
Fermentation Qvevri, skin contact, native yeast
Filtration/Fining Unfiltered
Bottles Produced 30,000