Tbilvino Saperavi Special Reserve 2003
Price £26.70
Stock Level: 29
| Grape: | Saperavi |
| Strength: | 12.5% |
| Style: | Full Bodied |
| Size: | 75cl |
| Cellar Notes: | This specially selected Saperavi is only made in limited quantities in the best vintages and from the very best vineyards sites in Kakheti. Small parcels of top quality fruit have been picked by hand for this dark crimson wine. It was aged in French oak for 12 months to add depth and complexity and mellow the tannins.
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| Appearance: | Strong bold inky red |
| Aromas: | On the nose it has plenty of dark damson fruit, liquorice and smoky oak notes |
| Palate: | In the mouth it is a big concentrated wine with good fruit and structure, though with nicely balanced moderate alcohol. It’s starting to develop notes of coffee and cedar but could also be kept for another year or two |
| Serving Notes: | Drink it with venison, rich beef stews and oven baked pasta |
Vineyard Notes:
Tbilvino (Controlled Appellation: Kakheti Region)
The Tbilvino winery was first established in 1962. It was privatised in 1995 and in 1999; a completely new management team took over bringing fresh ideas. The winery has a young local team of winemakers who have benefited from working with several consultants from Australia, and from Italy, giving both new and old world perspectives, and helping them make the most of their potential.
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