Wines made from Saperavi grapes of Akhasheni

Discover the best wines made with Saperavi as a single variety or as a blend of Akhasheni.

More informations about the variety Saperavi

Originally from Georgia - Kakhetie region - where it has been cultivated for a long time. This variety is found in many countries such as Russia, Bulgaria, the Caucasus and Crimean republics, etc. Care should be taken not to confuse it with others, which are admittedly quite similar, but which bear the name Saperavi, generally followed by another name. In France, the "real Saperavi" is practically unknown, it is however registered since November 2012 in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A1.

More informations about the region of Kakheti

The wine region of Akhasheni is located in the region of Kakheti of Georgia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Akhasheni Wine Resort or the Domaine Old Gruzia produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Akhasheni are Saperavi, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 30 estates and châteaux in the of Akhasheni, producing 35 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.

What are the typical flavors of the Saperavi grape variety?