How do you pronounce Saperavi?

Saperavi is pronounced sah-peh-RAH-vee.

Where does Saperavi come from?

Saperavi grows in Kakheti, Georgia.

What does Saperavi taste like?

Expect blackberry, plum, licorice, dark chocolate. Closest familiar reference: Malbec with a wild, savory edge.

What wine is Saperavi similar to?

If you usually drink Malbec, Saperavi is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet.

Saperavi — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Blackberry, plum and licorice, deep enough in colour to stain the glass, with firm tannin and a line of acidity that keeps all that fruit from going heavy.
Where it grows: Kakheti, Georgia
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Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Kakheti, Georgia

If you like

Malbec

Wines like Saperavi

Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli Touriga Nacional Alicante Bouschet Carignan

Saperavi: common questions

What wine is Saperavi similar to?: If you usually drink Malbec, Saperavi is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet.

Read the deep diveSaperavi: The Red-Fleshed Georgian Grape, and Where to Find a Bottle

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