Mukuzani (Georgian Republic)
Mukuzani is a dry red Georgian wine made from Saperavi grapes in Mukuzani.
Saperavi is an ancient grape from the oldest wine-making region in the world.
Mukuzani Flavors
Dark Berries and Dark Fruit are typical Mukuzani flavors, with hints of Licorice, Chocolate, and Coffee.
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Olive Oil |
 Licorice |
 Coffe |
 Chocolate |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Cedar |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Tobacco |
Mukuzani Profile
Mukuzani wines tend to be full bodied with high tannins and high acidity:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 11-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Mukuzani Food Pairing
Rich Flavors and Tannins make Mukuzani a perfect partner to Flavory Food.
Mukuzani loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairings
Grilled. BBQ.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms.
Grilled Veggetables.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone.
The Ideal Glass for Mukuzani
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About Saperavi
Saperavi is one of the oldest cultivars of Eastern Georgia, and is been the most important grape in Georgian winemaking.
Most Saperavi wines are produced with modern winemaking techniques producing good quality wine, but the most exciting wines are made by winemakers who use the ancient method of fermenting and aging their wines in clay amphorae (pottery vessels) buried in the ground.
Most red wine grapes have red skin and white flesh. Saperavi has dark skin and dark flesh. This combination makes Saperavi wines dark ruby or almost black (Peri means color in Georgian).