Menora Saperavi Red Dry 2022

"A naturally semi-sweet red wine made, like many of the other Dozortsev estate-bottled wines, from the Saperavi grape variety. Akhasheni is what you find in a typical Georgian home. Produced since 1958, Akhasheni has been awarded six gold and five silver medals at international wine exhibitions. This 100%-Saperavi wine bears the Akhasheni appellation of the Gurdzhanni district of Kakheti, Georgia. Showing a dark pomegranate color, the wine bears a pleasant fruitiness and light spice on the nose. Harmonious velvety taste with slight chocolate flavor. Complements red meat, venison, and lamb dishes." —winemaker

"Saperavi is the grape variety that has made Georgian wines famous around the globe. It is the darkest grape variety in the world according to wine historians. This is 100% Saperavi in its pure state, exemplifying the delicious variety used in many of other Dozortsev estate-bottled wines from the Republic of Georgia. Exhibiting a very dark rich ruby color, this wine reveals aromas of mint on the nose with subtle scents of rich fruit. Velvety but strong on the palate with an abundance of fruit and tannins. Complements all meat dishes. " —winemaker

"Saperavi - red dry wine made from Saperavi grape variety grown in Kakheti region. Saperavi is distinguished by a dark cherry color. The wine is full-bodied, balanced, with pronounced berry, cherry and black plum aromas. The tannins of this wine are harmoniously combined with relatively high alcohol and acidity. It is characterized by a pleasant taste and a pleasant finish. Ideal for cooked or fried red meat, various meat dishes, intense cheese flavors." —winemaker

"Mukuzani is an excellent wine from Georgia, made from Saperavi sort of vine, cultivated in the Mukuzani micro-zone of the Kakhetian region. The wine is aged in an oak barrel and has a dark ruby color with oak flavor, spicy taste and saturated flavor. The wine is recommended together with veal, lamb, pork and cheese under a temperature of 60 °F - 65 °F." —winemaker