Dry Red
SKU: 804459 Georgian Sun Saperavi Aleksanrdouli
Type: Red Dry Wine
Country of Origin: Georgia
Supplier: Vazisubani Estate
Brand: Georgian Sun
Description: This unique, live and intensive ruby dry red wine has been created from two different climate grape species of Georgia Saperavi ( Kakheti Eastern Georgia) and Alexandrouli ( Western Georgia)
Grape Variety: Saperavi originated in Kakheti, Eastern Georgia and now it is spread throughout its entire territory. Saperavi grape variety is one of the oldest cultivars from the region, and has consistently been the most important in Georgia’s commercial wine-making industry. Aleksandrouli is the rarest grape verity originated from Racha, Western Georgia. The most notable plantings of Aleksandrouli are in the Ambrolauri districts on the right of the banks of Rioni River valley, which tumbles down the Caucasus Mountains into the Black Sea.
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol Content: 13%
Taste: Saperavi and Alexandrouli together produce the rich wine, with strong, well expressed Black Mulberry and Sweet Cherry aromas. As-yet young tannin gives the wine balanced, long-time and velvety palate.
Excellent with red meat and game. Mature cheeses are an elegant choice.
Best to enjoy at 14 – 15°C.