🏺 Tchotiashvili Saperavi Rcheuli Qvevri 2018 is a dry red wine from Kakheti, Georgia, made from the Saperavi grape using traditional qvevri winemaking. It belongs to the family winery’s limited Rcheuli Qvevri series, a selection released after evaluation by the winemaker. Each bottle is individually numbered. This edition is presented in a 750 ml bottle with 13.5% alcohol by volume, and was bottled on 5 July 2020.
The wine is produced by Satsnakheli Ltd under the Tchotiashvili name. Its identity brings together a specific harvest, a Georgian grape variety and the traditional Kakhetian method. The 2018 vintage is the harvest year; it should be distinguished from the later bottling date. For anyone exploring Georgian red wine, this gives a clear starting point for comparing different vintages and producers.
🍷 Tchotiashvili Saperavi Rcheuli Qvevri profile is deep ruby in colour, with black cherry, blackberry and plum aromas. A substantial body, pronounced tannins and balanced acidity shape a harmonious palate, followed by a long finish. These characteristics make it a wine to enjoy slowly, allowing the glass to open rather than rushing through a tasting.
🍽️ Serve at the recommended 16–18°C and consider decanting before pouring. As pairing suggestions, choose beef steak, roast meat, braised dishes or mature cheese. For a tasting at home, begin with a small pour, smell the wine before the first sip, and return to the glass after a little air contact. Compare it alongside a lighter red to explore the difference in texture and intensity. Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Small amounts of natural sediment are acceptable; pour carefully if sediment has settled at the bottom.
Key Details
- 🍷 Type / Style: Dry red qvevri wine
- 🌍 Origin: Kakheti, Georgia
- 🏭 Producer: Tchotiashvili / Satsnakheli Ltd
- 🍇 Grape variety: Saperavi
- 📅 Vintage: 2018
- 🏺 Method: Traditional Kakhetian qvevri winemaking
- 🎨 Colour: Deep ruby red
- 🍬 Sweetness: Dry
- 👃 Aroma: Black cherry, blackberry, plum
- 👄 Palate: Full-bodied, harmonious; pronounced tannins and long finish
- 🌡️ Recommended serving temperature: 16–18°C; decanting recommended
- 🍽️ Suggested pairings: Beef steak, roast meat, braised dishes, aged cheese
- 📏 Volume: 750 ml
- 🔥 ABV: 13.5%
- ⚠️ Allergens: Contains sulphites
