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Imereti Dry Red Saperavi

8.813 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Imereti, Georgia
Saperavi
Top Notes For
Jocelyn Dunlop

Pretty dry at the back of the mouth, fruity like pears, a little mineraly/earthy, medium body. Really unique but not my fave orange.

Pretty dry at the back of the mouth, fruity like pears, a little mineraly/earthy, medium body. Really unique but not my fave orange.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2021
Chip Habegger

Needs a ton of time to open up. Once it does (ie day 2), medium plus tannic, cherry, earth.

Needs a ton of time to open up. Once it does (ie day 2), medium plus tannic, cherry, earth.

May 9th, 2022
John Pizza

Alisa and Jehiel at Safta — 4.1.22

Alisa and Jehiel at Safta — 4.1.22

Apr 2nd, 2022
Joseph Lewinski

Really interesting and unique Georgian varietal. Reminds me of Cotes du Rhone. Plum red raspberries. Light to medium body. Easy finish.

Really interesting and unique Georgian varietal. Reminds me of Cotes du Rhone. Plum red raspberries. Light to medium body. Easy finish.

Oct 4th, 2021
Randall Brater

I aggressively disagree with the ratings for this wine. Deep purple in color. Graphite, plum, and green pepper on the nose. An initial hit of sweet and fruit on the palate that then finishes with medium tannins, a bit of oak, and a good earthiness on the finish. Pair with salty, rich food.

I aggressively disagree with the ratings for this wine. Deep purple in color. Graphite, plum, and green pepper on the nose. An initial hit of sweet and fruit on the palate that then finishes with medium tannins, a bit of oak, and a good earthiness on the finish. Pair with salty, rich food.

Mar 13th, 2021
Christy

Qvevri dry red wine from show. What a unique treat. Very earthy and strong minerals. Could taste the clay pot. Gaumarjos! From Georgia.

Qvevri dry red wine from show. What a unique treat. Very earthy and strong minerals. Could taste the clay pot. Gaumarjos! From Georgia.

Feb 10th, 2021
Guy Acheson

Funky. OK with pizza. Not to share with normal people.

Funky. OK with pizza. Not to share with normal people.

Sep 9th, 2020
Chip Habegger

Light and fruity with a bit of wild funk, like straw. Cherry and strawberry, medium finish. Slatey-mineral-earthy thing going on. Quite dry.

Light and fruity with a bit of wild funk, like straw. Cherry and strawberry, medium finish. Slatey-mineral-earthy thing going on. Quite dry.

May 15th, 2020
Shawn Farmer

Wine is from the Imereti subregion

Wine is from the Imereti subregion

Nov 24th, 2019
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.7

Joe had this 10 months ago

Joe had this 10 months ago

Feb 8th, 2024