Tbilvino Qvevris Saperavi 2021
The Qvevris Saperavi is a beautiful violet colour and offers a deep and rich bouquet of cherry and blackberry. The presence of the clay from the Qvevri in the fermentation give it a complex earthy aroma.
The grapes for this wine come from vineyards in the Vachnadziani subregion of Kakheti, planted on alluvial soils. The grapes were harvested by hand.
This wine is produced in the 8000 year old 'Qvevri method' - a Qvevri is a uniquely Georgian creation, a large subterranean clay jar, in which wines are fermented and matured on both skins and stems. This gives Qvevri wines a dimension of flavour and aroma not found in other wines, and this wine is made from 100% Saperavi grapes, which are widely regarded to benefit most from the Qvevri method of production. This traditional wine is not pressed off the skins until 2-3 months after primary fermentation.
| RRP | £22.50 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Country | Georgia |
| Region | Kakheti |
| Subregion | Vachnadziani |
| Grapes | Saperavi 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 4 |
| Body | C |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Plastic cork |
Tbilvino was established nearly sixty years ago, and over this period they have become one of Georgia’s leading producers. Almost dormant at the end of the Soviet era, the winery was acquired by the enterprising Margvelashvili brothers, who set about restoring the facilities, and moving the focus from volume to quality. In the last decade they have made considerable investments, beginning in 2008 with the refurbishment of their original winery in the capital city, Tbilisi. This was followed in 2012 by the construction of a second winery in Kvareli, close to Russia’s southern border, where they produce their qvevri wines. Taking full advantage of the technology at their disposal, they favour a clean, bright style, whilst still employing the traditional production methods and indigenous grape varieties that make Georgian wines so unique.
11 other products in the same category:
