Saperavi Qvevri Vinobiza 2018

Saperavi Qvevri Vinobiza 2018
Georgian Dry Red Wine

We’re sure everyone learned about this ancient Georgian process to ferment wine in their 8am Eurasian History 101 class in college. But just as a refresh, this wine is fermented in a “qvevri” or clay pot buried in the ground. You could say a qvevri is the original pot. Blaze up. Skin, stem and flesh are all included with the juice to give the wine its pure and natural flavor with deep fruit aromas and floral touches. Saperavi Qvevri is low in sulfites, high in minerals, and has a solid tannic backbone. We give you full permission to talk extensively about this ultra-premium wine at your next dinner party.


About wine
About wine
The Location
Nestled between the Greater and Lesser Caucasus Mountain ranges lies the Kakheti region of the country of Georgia. The 3-acre Satrabakho vineyard, owned by Wine Company Shumi, sits in the strictly controlled Mukuzani micro-zone on the right bank of the Alazani River, 1,410 feet above sea level on a slightly inclined slope.
The Location
Nestled between the Greater and Lesser Caucasus Mountain ranges lies the Kakheti region of the country of Georgia. The 3-acre Satrabakho vineyard, owned by Wine Company Shumi, sits in the strictly controlled Mukuzani micro-zone on the right bank of the Alazani River, 1,410 feet above sea level on a slightly inclined slope.
The Wine
The Saperavi grapes are green harvested in early summer – small, unripe grapes are removed by hand, allowing the vine to put all its energy into the remaining grapes. Wild fermentation is in a qvevri, an egg-shaped earthenware vessel which is buried underground for 6-8 months and filtering is light.
The Wine
The Saperavi grapes are green harvested in early summer – small, unripe grapes are removed by hand, allowing the vine to put all its energy into the remaining grapes. Wild fermentation is in a qvevri, an egg-shaped earthenware vessel which is buried underground for 6-8 months and filtering is light.
The Taste
Saperavi Qvevri has an intense, dark pomegranate color with deep fruit aromas and floral touches. It is low in sulfites, high in minerals, and has a solid tannic backbone.
The Taste
Saperavi Qvevri has an intense, dark pomegranate color with deep fruit aromas and floral touches. It is low in sulfites, high in minerals, and has a solid tannic backbone.
Details
Brand: Vinobiza
Grapes: 100% Saperavi
Appellation: Mukuzani micro-zone Kakheti Region, Georgia
ABV: 13.5%
Sulfites: less than 110 ppm
Our premium wines are green harvested. Small, unripe grapes are removed by hand—sacrificed to allow the vine to put all its energy into developing superior grapes with complex character.