Growing region: Chailuri, Kakheti

Grape variety: Saperavi

Wine Type: Red wine, dry

Vintage: 2017

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.

Residual sugar:  2.9 g/l

Acidity: 4.5 g/l
Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeast in Qvevri 

Aged in Qvevri: 6 months

Awards: Gold at the Berlin Wine Trophy 2018; Gold at the 22nd Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Award 2018; Silver at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 (92 points)

Number of bottles: 950

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Grapes

The Saperavi grapes for our VAZIS XIDI Saperavi N°2 2017 grew in the high-altitude vineyards of the village of Chailuri in Kakheti, 800 meters above sea level. The vines, which are over 30 years old, are deeply rooted in calcareous, mineral-rich soil. Especially in the hot summer months, the scarce water supply forces the vines to drive their roots even deeper into the earth - in search of nutrients and balance.

Process

The carefully hand-picked grapes were gently pressed in the wine cellar. The must obtained was fermented on the skins in a qvevri - a clay amphora dug into the ground - according to ancient Georgian tradition and then matured in a second qvevri.

Vintage

The 2017 vintage was characterized by a hot and dry summer with temperatures of up to 37°C. This led to a particularly high concentration of fruit in the grapes. 

Character

The pronounced but very fine tannins give the wine structure and lend it a soft and very varietal, complex character with a long, harmonious finish. The aromas are reminiscent of violets, blackberries, black cherries, plums, liquorice and dark chocolate. Its full body makes VAZIS XIDI Saperavi N°2 2017 the ideal companion for hearty dishes. It harmonizes particularly well with grilled meat, braised meat or strong cheese. 

Ideal drinking temperature: 16 to 18°C

Allow to breathe or decant 15–30 minutes before serving.