Wines made from Saperavi grapes of Ukraine
Discover the best wines made with Saperavi as a single variety or as a blend of Ukraine.
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 wines of Ukraine
Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe (the second largest on the European continent, after Russia) bordering Poland to the west, Russia to the east and the Black Sea to the South. By 2014, the Ukrainian wine industry had become a major player in Eastern Europe. But that year, Crimea came under the control of Russia. There are several small wine regions in the country, which contribute to the production.
What are the typical flavors of the Saperavi grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Saperavi
- Black fruitPresent in 9% of Saperavi
- OakPresent in 8% of Saperavi
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Saperavi
- EarthPresent in 4% of Saperavi
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Saperavi
- OakyPresent in 1% of Saperavi
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Saperavi
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Saperavi
- FloralPresent in 1% of Saperavi