Wines made from Saperavi grapes of Tokaj
Discover the best wines made with Saperavi as a single variety or as a blend of Tokaj.
More informations about the variety Saperavi
Deeply coloured, powerful reds with inky robe (teinturier grape with red flesh) and tight tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, spices, leather and balsamic notes. High acidity and fine ageing potential. Often made by the ancestral qvevri method (buried clay jar), it signs the great Georgian reds of Kakheti (Mukuzani, Kvareli, Napareuli). Also in Russia, Ukraine and Australia. Ancient Georgian variety.
More informations about the region of Tokaj
Cradle of the legendary Tokaji Aszú, "king of wines" per Louis XIV. Noble sweet wines based on Furmint (lively acidity prone to botrytis) and floral Hárslevelű ("linden leaf"): amber robe, signature aromas of honey, candied apricot, quince, orange peel, saffron, sustained sugar balanced by tense acidity. Measured in "puttonyos" (3 to 6) with Aszú Eszencia at the top. Also dry Furmint on the rise, straight and mineral.
What are the typical flavors of the Saperavi grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Saperavi
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Saperavi
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Saperavi
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Saperavi