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Makashvili Saperavi

Makashvili Saperavi Qvevri 2018

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With a dark ruby colour and intense aromas, this is a gorgeous example of Saperavi, Georgia's 'hero grape'. A complex, captivating nose of blackberries, black currants, cornel and sweet spices is followed by a rich palate with ripe tannins and a long finish. Makashvili Saperavi Qvevri was crafted according to age-old Georgian winemaking traditions. It was fermented and aged in qvevri, clay amphorae which are centuries old and have been carefully restored by Makashvili Wine Cellar. The fermentation happened spontaneously, with no additions.

Makashvili Saperavi Qvevri creates marvellous parings with meat dishes, particularly those of Lebanese and Persian cuisines. We recommend pairing this wine with kebabs, lamb stews and pilau.

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Red Amphora, Red Wine
Dry
2018
13.5%
Georgia
Kakheti
Saperavi
Makashvili
Amphora-aged, Amphora-fermented, Indigenous yeast, Low & No sulphur, Natural & Low intervention, Qvevri, Skin contact
Decant for 30min
Serve in Bordeaux glass
16-18ºC
Bean stew, Grilled meat, Kebab, Lamb stew, Lebanese food, Persian food, Pilau
Fermetented and aged in qvevri
Natural Wine
Vegan, Vegetarian

Julia Harding, Master of Wine:

“Deep crimson with a ruby rim. Rich aroma of sweetly spiced black fruit lifted by a tangy fragrance that has a touch of sandalwood incense. Deep, chewy tannin texture. Generous in fruit and with a great combination of ripe but fresh fruit and full-bodied structure. Likely to age really well. Mouth-wateringly moreish.”

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Wine Origins

Georgia

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!

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Makashvili

Makashvili Wine Cellar traces its history back to the 15th Century when a family of Georgian princes, Makashvili, founded their winery. Makashvili wines were enjoyed in royal courts, however, after multiple wars, the winery gradually fell into disrepair. Fast forward to 2012, Makashvili marani (wine cellar) was rediscovered and restored. Today, the winery is famed for preserving Georgian winemaking traditions and crafting outstanding qvevri wines – made in centuries-old amphorae.

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Saperavi

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.

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