{"product_id":"saperavi-kvevri-2021","title":"Saperavi Qvevri 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian natural wine of the Saperavi variety, produced from organic grapes grown in our own vineyard in Kakheti. This Saperavi amphora wine was crafted according to an 8,000-year-old tradition in a Qvevri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this Saperavi special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-picked grapes from our organic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vineyard\" title=\"Organic Vineyard of Inavarde Wines in Georgia\"\u003evineyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented with pulp, skins, and seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/how-qvevri-wine-is-made\" title=\"How Qvevri Wine Is Made In Georgia\"\u003eQvevri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero additives: 100% natural wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnsulfured, low-intervention wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled in our own cellar by the winemaker personally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, earthy, with pronounced tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured over several years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste and Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dry red Qvevri wine is raw, wild, and bold. It is certainly not \"everyone’s darling,\" but rather something special and truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Saperavi?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaperavi is Georgia’s most widespread red grape variety. It is a Teinturier grape, meaning that both the skin and the pulp are reddish. Consequently, Saperavi wines typically have a dark, deep ruby color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Qvevri Wine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Qvevri is a clay amphora buried in the ground to produce wine. This production method is part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ich.unesco.org\/en\/RL\/ancient-georgian-traditional-qvevri-wine-making-method-00870\" title=\"Ancient Georgian Qvevri winemaking method at UNESCO\"\u003eUNESCO\u003c\/a\u003e Intangible Cultural Heritage. Humans have been making wine this way in the territory of present-day Georgia for over 8,000 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Benefits of Qvevri Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQvevri winemaking offers several advantages that influence the character of this 2021 Saperavi:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the Qvevris are buried, they maintain naturally cool and stable temperatures. This allowed the Saperavi grapes to undergo a slow, gentle fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanks to the egg-shaped structure of the Qvevri, skins, seeds, and other particles settle at the bottom, naturally clarifying the wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-oxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The porous nature of the clay allows tiny amounts of oxygen to enter the amphora throughout the process, giving this Saperavi its unmistakable notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQvevri Wine Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this 2021 Saperavi, we gently crushed the hand-harvested grapes and placed the entire must—juice, pulp, skins, and seeds—into a Qvevri. As always in our cellar, fermentation was triggered by indigenous yeast cultures (spontaneous fermentation). Once fermentation was complete, we did not separate the wine from the skins. Instead, it remained in the Qvevri for six full months. Afterward, the wine was transferred to stainless steel tanks for further maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInavarde Wines is a small, owner-managed winery in Eniseli, a village in the eastern Georgian region of Kakheti. The estate was founded in 2020 by Swiss expat \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/about-us\" title=\"About Inavarde Wines And Its Founder Fabio Bolognese\"\u003eFabio Bolognese\u003c\/a\u003e. Inavarde Wines produces approximately 4,000 to 5,000 bottles of natural wine per year from its own organic vineyard, including about 1,200 bottles of Saperavi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe that a healthy vineyard and outstanding grapes are the most important prerequisites for great wine. That is why we invest so much work and passion into our organic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/vineyard\" title=\"Organic Vineyard of Inavarde Wines in Georgia\"\u003evineyard\u003c\/a\u003e and only intervene in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/cellar\" title=\"Wine Cellar of Inavarde Wines in Kakheti Georgia\"\u003ecellar\u003c\/a\u003e when absolutely necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin: Kakheti\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in eastern Georgia, Kakheti is the country’s most important wine-growing region, accounting for about 75% of all vineyards. The continental climate—with hot summers and cool nights—and mineral-rich soils create ideal conditions for the Saperavi grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeorgian Dishes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgian barbecue (Mtsvadi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh bread and Dambalkhacho cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternational Cuisine:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted beef or pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHearty stews like Goulash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend a serving temperature of 18–19°C. Decant the wine at least one hour before enjoyment to allow the aromas to fully unfold. This \"Kakhetian bomb\" can easily handle three to four hours of aeration before drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaperavi wines fermented on the skins have excellent aging potential. As this is a natural wine with no added sulfites or preservatives, it is essential to store it in a cool, dark place:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11°C to 17°C: Can be cellared for several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18°C to 20°C: Best enjoyed within a few months or up to 2–3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove 21°C: Enjoy within a few months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Saperavi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Georgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Kakheti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-zones: Kindzmarauli, Kvareli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinification: Qvevri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 0.75 l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 4.0 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Acidity: 0.80 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Saperavi\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \"Saperavi\" contains the Georgian word peri (ფერი), which means \"color.\" Saperavi can essentially be translated as \"the dyer\" or \"the one providing color.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy this Saperavi in Tbilisi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Saperavi Qvevri is available exclusively at our winery or through our online shop. Delivery is available within Georgia only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inavarde Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48109135233249,"sku":"29642021002","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/0479\/5873\/files\/Flasche_Saperavi_Kvevri_2021_georgischer_Rotwein_Inavarde_Wines.webp?v=1779282394","url":"https:\/\/inavarde.wine\/en\/products\/saperavi-qvevri-2021","provider":"Inavarde Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}