2019 Winiveria Saperavi

Winemakers Notes
Winiveria Saperavi is acclaimed across Europe and Asia and applies classic fermentation and aging. It shows deep ruby tints and both aroma and taste of ripe cherry and black currants. A perfect accompaniment to rich poultry/fowl and grilled steak Bottled with no processing or filtration.
REGION/ PDO: Akhmeta – Kakheti region
VINEYARD: - Vineyard owner Nicolas Ebitashvili
- Altitude of 600-700m (~2000-2300ft)
- Soil: carbonate
WINE MAKER: Vano Giligashvili
PRODUCTION: 30,000 bottles
VITI/ VINIFICATION
Ø Hand picked and crushed
Ø Classic method fermentation with skin contact 3 weeks
Ø Aged in stainless steel tank 1 year, then in bottle minimum 6
months
Ø Bottled with no processing or filtration
Ø Sulfur, minimal (30mg/l)
Ø Color is intense ruby
Ø Both aroma and taste of ripe cherry and black currants
Ø Serve at 18-20°C (64-68°F)
FOOD PAIRING: Recommended with rich poultry/wild fowl and grilled steak