🍷 Ethno Wine Saperavi Dry Red Qvevri is a dry red qvevri wine from Shilda in Kakheti, Georgia. Made entirely from Saperavi, it combines a clearly stated vineyard origin with the producer’s traditional approach to fermentation and maturation. The 750 ml bottle contains wine at 14% alcohol by volume, making the essential specifications easy to compare when choosing a Georgian red for dinner, a tasting or a gift.
The grapes come from organically farmed vineyards in Shilda, in the Alazani River valley. Ethno describes nine hectares of vineyards devoted to Saperavi at this location. The wine is fermented with wild yeasts in qvevri and also matures in these traditional vessels. It is estate bottled by Wine Art Ltd under the Ethno brand. These features connect this particular release with its grape variety, vineyard setting and winemaking method.
👃 The wine has an intense ruby colour and a full body. Its aromatic profile centres on blackberry and black plum, with dark cherry notes completing the fruit character. On the palate, medium tannins and fresh acidity accompany a supple, mineral expression. The finish is long. This combination offers a substantial red-wine style while retaining freshness and a defined fruit profile.
🍽️ The producer recommends decanting. For serving Ethno Wine Saperavi Dry Red Qvevri, try 16–18°C and a red-wine glass with enough space to swirl gently. Suggested food pairings include grilled meat, roast lamb, hearty stews and mature cheese; these are recommendations for exploring the wine at the table. Taste a small pour before and after aeration to judge your preferred presentation. Store the bottle away from heat and direct sunlight, and close it securely after opening. The wine contains sulphites.
Key Details
- 🍷 Type / style: Dry red qvevri wine
- 🌍 Origin: Shilda, Kakheti, Georgia
- 🏭 Producer: Ethno / Wine Art Ltd
- 🍇 Grape: Saperavi 100%
- 📅 Vintage: 2021
- 🎨 Colour: Intense ruby
- 🍬 Sweetness: Dry
- 🏺 Method: Wild-yeast fermentation and maturation in qvevri
- 👃 Aroma: Blackberry, black plum, dark cherry
- 👄 Palate / finish: Full-bodied, medium tannins, fresh acidity, mineral character; long finish
- 🌡️ Suggested serving temperature: 16–18°C; decanting recommended by the producer
- 🍽️ Suggested pairings: Grilled meats, roast lamb, stews, mature cheese
- 📏 Volume: 750 ml
- 🔥 ABV: 14%
- ⚠️ Allergens: Contains sulphites
