Saperavi

Nikalas Marani Saperavi 2021

  • 2021
  • 750ml
  • Red
  • 16.5%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
16.5%
Varietal
Saperavi
Grapes
Saperavi
Winery
Nikalas Marani
Region
Kakheti
Country
Georgia
  • Boutique
93 AVG
Cellar for up to 15 years. Decant for up to an hour before serving.

This Saperavi is a product of Nikalas Marani, one of Georgia’s greatest boutique wineries. It is currently under the leadership of Zurab Mgvdliashvili, who creates a stunning range of wines from native Georgian grapes, in the small village of Kardenakhi. Zurab restored the winery in 2005, but it has been a part of the Alazani River Valley vista since 1928, when it was originally founded by Zurab’s grandfather, Nikala.

It opens with strong aromas of plum, blackberry and cherry, supported by a subtle earthy undertone. It was crafted in ancient Georgian style: the Saperavi grapes were fermented underground in clay amphorae, called qvevri. Much like the oaken barrels used to age many Western wines, qvevri impart a rich tannic structure.

This is a dry, full-bodied red, with a stunning purple colour in the glass. Look for round flavours of dark fruits, with background notes of tobacco, liquorice, fresh herbs and leather. There is also a distinctive minerality, gained from the limestone-rich Kakheti soils. Saperavi wine is suitable for long-term cellaring, particularly when it is as well-crafted as this. Enjoy it alongside lamb, meaty kebabs, or chashushuli, a tomato-packed Georgian stew.
Description
Cellar for up to 15 years. Decant for up to an hour before serving.

This Saperavi is a product of Nikalas Marani, one of Georgia’s greatest boutique wineries. It is currently under the leadership of Zurab Mgvdliashvili, who creates a stunning range of wines from native Georgian grapes, in the small village of Kardenakhi. Zurab restored the winery in 2005, but it has been a part of the Alazani River Valley vista since 1928, when it was originally founded by Zurab’s grandfather, Nikala.

It opens with strong aromas of plum, blackberry and cherry, supported by a subtle earthy undertone. It was crafted in ancient Georgian style: the Saperavi grapes were fermented underground in clay amphorae, called qvevri. Much like the oaken barrels used to age many Western wines, qvevri impart a rich tannic structure.

This is a dry, full-bodied red, with a stunning purple colour in the glass. Look for round flavours of dark fruits, with background notes of tobacco, liquorice, fresh herbs and leather. There is also a distinctive minerality, gained from the limestone-rich Kakheti soils. Saperavi wine is suitable for long-term cellaring, particularly when it is as well-crafted as this. Enjoy it alongside lamb, meaty kebabs, or chashushuli, a tomato-packed Georgian stew.
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