Winery SazanoOtskhanuri Sapere (ოცხანური საფერე)
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Otskhanuri Sapere (ოცხანური საფერე) of the Winery Sazano is in the top 10 of wines of Imereti.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sazano's Otskhanuri Sapere (ოცხანური საფერე).
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Otskhanuri Sapere (ოცხანური საფერე) from Winery Sazano are 2018, 0
Informations about the Winery Sazano
The Winery Sazano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Imereti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Imereti
The wine region of Imereti of Georgia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Baia's Wine or the Domaine Khareba produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Imereti are Saperavi et Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Imereti often reveals types of flavors of citrus, oil or stone fruit and sometimes also flavors of honey, hazelnut or straw.
The word of the wine: Effervescent
Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.
