Papari Valley 3 Qveri Terraces Saperavi Qveri 8 2020
$88.00
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Kpo says: This wine is from my old personal stock, perfect for drinking now! Faster buy ok? Or I will drink all up soon…. |
Shavkapito is one of the rarest red grapes, which was saved from the brink of extinction. There are about 10 hectares in production in the Kartli region of Eastern Georgia. According to master of wine, Jancis Robinson, shavkapito grapes produce “red-fruited wine with a smoky flavour, even without the influence of oak”.
There are only two producers making wines from the shavkapito grape. Their produce is made with minimal intervention from the vineyard to the cellar. Made in the qvevri with no oak ageing, this is as natural as wines come.
A very comfortable wine to drink with moderate alcohol levels. Long finishing. Back vintage library stock, very limited stock available only.
| Country | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Region | Kakheti |
| Grape Varietal | Single Varietal Local |
In stock
Alcohol: 14.5%
Vintage: 2020
Ageability: 20+ years
Decanting: (K Po: I will try and let you know…)
Serving temperature: 18-20°C
Producer
Georgian natural wines are slowly making themselves known on the world stage thanks to their remarkable, unique personalities which come from the country’s ancient wine making techniques. Papari Valley winery occupies a stunning setting on the slopes of the Gombori range overlooking the Caucasus Mountains and has a total of 93 hectares planted with local grape varieties.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Sour cherry, cassis, ripe plum, forest fruits, bay leaf
Palate
Dark fruits, herbs, full bodied
Food
Grilled lamb, wild game meat, wild boar, venison
| Fruitiness: |  |
Ripe Red Fruits |
| Oakiness: |  |
No oak. Qveri (Amphora) |
| Intensity: | |
High Intensity |
| Acidity: |  |
Elegant Acidity |
| Tannins: | |
Firm yet smooth tannins |
