🍷 Tchotiashvili Saperavi Reserve 2017 is a dry red wine from Kakheti, Georgia, made from Saperavi using the traditional Kakhetian qvevri method. Part of the winery's limited Reserve range, it offers a focused introduction to this Georgian grape. The 2017 harvest was bottled on 7 May 2018. Each 750 ml bottle contains 13.5% alcohol.
Its deep ruby colour is touched with violet. Black cherry, blackberry, plum and blackcurrant form the core of the bouquet, accompanied by peppery spice and subtle tobacco and chocolate notes. These flavours give the wine several layers to explore without taking attention away from its dark-fruit character.
The palate is full-bodied, with pronounced tannins and strong but balanced acidity. Fruit and spice carry through a long finish. The producer describes a firm structure that can soften with maturation; when serving this vintage, judge aeration by tasting a small amount first. This allows you to choose how much time to give the wine before bringing it to the table.
🍽️ Suggested pairings include beef steak, braised or roasted meat, aged cheeses and vegetable dishes. For dinner, we suggest serving it with a substantial savoury main course and offering cheese afterwards. A side of roasted vegetables is another way to explore the pairing. Keep heavily sweet sauces separate if you want the wine's dry character to remain the focus.
The recommended serving for Tchotiashvili Saperavi Reserve temperature is 16–18°C, and decanting is advised. As the wine is unfiltered, a small natural sediment may occur. Stand it upright before opening, transfer it gently if decanting, and stop pouring when sediment reaches the neck. Store the bottle away from direct sun and temperature swings. Contains sulphites.
Key Details
- 🍷 Type and style: Dry red wine
- 🌍 Origin: Georgia, Kakheti
- 🏭 Producer: Tchotiashvili / Satsnakheli LLC
- 🍇 Grapes: Saperavi
- 📅 Vintage: 2017
- 🎨 Colour: Red
- 🍬 Sweetness: Dry
- 🏺 Winemaking: Qvevri
- 🍷 Range: Limited Reserve / Rcheuli Qvevri
- 👃 Aroma: Black cherry, Blackberry, Plum, Blackcurrant, Pepper, Tobacco, Chocolate
- 👄 Taste and finish: Full-bodied, Firm tannins, Strong balanced acidity, Dark fruit, Spice, Long finish
- 🌡️ Recommended serving: 16–18°C
- 🍽️ Suggested pairings: Beef steak, Braised meat, Roasted meat, Aged cheeses, Vegetable dishes
- 📏 Volume: 750 ml
- 🔥 ABV: 13.5%
- ⚠️ Allergens: Contains sulphites
- 🍾 Filtration: Unfiltered
- 📅 Bottled: 7 May 2018
