Wines made from Saperavi grapes of Terek Valley
Discover the best wines made with Saperavi as a single variety or as a blend of Terek Valley.
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 Terek Valley
Terek Valley in Russian Dagestan (North Caucasus, Caspian coast), contrasted continental climate, vines buried in winter. Signature Saperavi: dense and deep with blackberry, black cherry, plum and spiced balsamic hints, firm tannins and vibrant fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as complements. Specialty: traditional-method sparkling Aligoté/Chardonnay (apple, citrus, brioche).