Dekanozishvili Appassimento Reserve Dry Red Wine 2017 750ml 14.5%

Dekanozishvili Appassimento Reserve 2017 is a dry red wine from Georgia that brings three native grapes together: Saperavi 68%, Otskhanuri Sapere 22% and Shavkapito 10%. Made by Dekanozishvili Winery in Tokhliauri, Sagarejo, Kakheti, it combines the concentration of appassimento with fermentation in qvevri and subsequent oak maturation. This is a distinctive choice for exploring how Georgian grape varieties respond to several complementary winemaking techniques.

The grapes are selected from family vineyards and dried in a cellar before pressing. Fermentation takes place in qvevri, the clay vessels central to Georgian winemaking, followed by refinement and oak ageing. These stages give the wine its layered character, bringing fruit, spice and mature notes together. Dekanozishvili Appassimento Reserve 2017 has a dark purple colour and an expressive aromatic profile with dark fruit, dried fruit, vanilla, warm spice, nuts and tobacco.

The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, showing black plum, berries, roasted walnut and smoky nuances. Its tannins feel smooth and well integrated, while the finish is long and elegant. The wine’s richness makes it especially suited to a leisurely meal where its aromas can develop in the glass. Serve at a recommended 16–18°C in a generous red-wine glass; decanting is worth considering for a mature bottle.

Try Dekanozishvili Appassimento Reserve 2017 with grilled beef, roast lamb or aged hard cheese. These are pairing recommendations for its concentrated fruit and oak character. This vintage earned VINARIUM 2025 Great Gold and IWSC 2023 Silver with 93/100 points. The 750ml bottle has 14.5% alcohol and is equally suitable for a considered dinner or a gift to someone interested in Georgian wine.

Key Details

• Style / Sweetness: Dry red wine
• Colour: Dark purple
• Producer: Dekanozishvili Winery
• Country: Georgia
• Region: Tokhliauri, Sagarejo, Kakheti
• Vintage: 2017
• Grapes: Saperavi 68%, Otskhanuri Sapere 22%, Shavkapito 10%
• Method: Appassimento; qvevri fermentation
• Maturation: Oak-aged
• Aroma: Dark fruit, dried fruit, vanilla, warm spice, nuts, tobacco
• Taste: Full-bodied, concentrated; black plum, berries, roasted walnut and smoky notes; smooth tannins and a long finish
• Serving recommendation: 16–18°C; consider decanting
• Pairing recommendations: Grilled beef, roast lamb, aged hard cheese
• ABV: 14.5%
• Volume: 750ml
• Awards: VINARIUM 2025 Great Gold; IWSC 2023 Silver, 93/100