Saperavi (Georgian Republic)
Saperavi is a dark-skinned, grape from the Georgian Republic.
It is an ancient grape from the oldest wine-making region in the world.
Saperavi Flavors
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Olive Oil |
 Licorice |
 Coffe |
 Chocolate |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Cedar |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Tobacco |
Dark Berries and Dark Fruit are typical Saperavi flavors.
With hints of Licorice, Chocolate, and Coffee.
Saperavi Profile
Saperavi wines tend to be full bodied with high tannins and high acidity:
| BODY: | Full | ||
| TANNINS: | Medium - High | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY: | High | ||
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Saperavi Food Pairing
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Rich Flavors and Tannins make Saperavi a perfect partner to Flavory Food.
Saperavi loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
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.
Kobe. Entrecôte. Filet Mignon.
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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).