TBSR21
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Pale pink in colour with aromas of blackcurrants, raspberries and ripe peaches. There are ample red fruits on the palate, with subtle hints of spice that linger on the finish.
The grapes for this Saperavi rosé are grown in Tbilvino's vineyards in the village of Vachnadziani, located in one of Georgia's oldest appellations, Mukuzani.
The grapes were picked in the cool early morning before sunrise, after which they were transferred to the winery for thorough sorting. After gentle destemming, the grapes were transferred to stainless steel tanks where they macerated on the skins for several hours. The juice was then gently pressed on the skins before fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to preserve the fresh primary fruit character. The wine was aged for several months on the lees to add texture.
RRP | £17.25 |
Vintage | 2021 |
Alcoholic strength | 13% |
Country | Georgia |
Region | Kakheti |
Subregion | Vachnadziani |
Grapes | Saperavi 100% |
Residual sugar (g/l) | 1.87 |
Body | C |
Vegetarian | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Milk | No |
Eggs | No |
Organic | No |
Biodynamic | No |
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.