Wines made from Saperavi grapes of Stavropol
Discover the best wines made with Saperavi as a single variety or as a blend of Stavropol.
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.
Russian region of the North Caucasus (Stavropol Krai), ~13% of national production, harsh continental climate requiring winter burial of vines, 180-190 frost-free days. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as signature international reds: firm Cabernet (blackcurrant, cedar, herbs) and supple Merlot (plum, cherry). Airy Pinot Noir as complement. Fresh Chardonnay, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc and taut Riesling in whites.