Havlabari Cellars Pirosmani Red 2018
Havlabari Cellars Pirosmani Red is a lush, fruit-forward wine made of Saperavi, the famous Georgian indigenous grape. Often referred to as the hero grape, Saperavi is one of only a handful of varieties worldwide with highly pigmented red flesh as well as skins. In fact, the name 'Saperavi' is translated as ‘dye’. Saperavi is famous for its characterful wines of dark, opaque colour. This fruit-driven example has enchanting aromas of cherry, plum, raspberry and figs. With a refreshing acidity and a robust structure, Havlabari Cellars Pirosmani Red is extremely food friendly. It is a perfect match for cheese boards, meat platters, as well as for all kinds of spicy flavourful dishes, from Moroccan to Indian.
Georgia is historically famous for its off-dry wines. These are made of grapes which are picked later in the season, when sugar levels are peaking. Pirosmani is one of the famous styles of Georgian off-dry wines; it can be either red or white.
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Wine Origins
Natural wines, orange and amphorae wines, terroir-driven wines, indigenous grapes – Georgia seems to be on top of every wine trend out there. However for Georgians, these are not trends. These are ancient winemaking traditions, several millennia old. The country boasts more than 8,000 vintages, nevertheless Georgian wines have come to world wine map only recently - which makes them even more exciting to try!
Modern fruit-driven wines became the signature trademark of this young and promising producer. Havlabari Cellars work exclusively with the indigenous Georgian grapes, using the best of the international winemaking techniques. Their effortlessly stylish, approachable, yet authentically Georgian wines are loved by wine professionals and wine enthusiasts alike.
Saperavi is one of the most ancient Georgian varieties. It is the flagship of Georgian winemaking, often being referred to as “hero grape”. Saperavi makes some of the best Georgian reds, both dry and sweet. These wines are incredibly rich and powerful, with grippy tannins, lively acidity and extensive range of flavours. They are notoriously dark and have a tremendous ageing potential.



















