Otskhanuri Sapere is one of Georgia’s oldest indigenous grape varieties and originates from the region of Imereti in western Georgia.
The grapes for our Otskhanuri Sapere N°1 2020 were grown in Tskhratskharo on mineral-rich clay soils in a sheltered hillside vineyard. Following careful hand harvesting, the must was traditionally fermented in qvevri. A natural stop in fermentation at 17.5 g/L residual sugar resulted in a classically styled semi-dry red wine that offers great drinking pleasure. It reveals a complex aromatic profile with notes of sour cherries, pomegranate, rose petals, strawberry jam, rosehip, and black tea.
Its vibrant fruit character and gentle residual sweetness make VAZIS XIDI Otskhanuri Sapere N°1 2020 an approachable and versatile wine, particularly well suited to flavourful and mildly spicy dishes.
Ideal drinking temperature: 16 to 18°C
Allow to breathe or decant 15–30 minutes before serving.
