Underdog Grape · Georgia

Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli

Pronounced sah-peh-RAH-vee

The oldest wine country on earth makes a red grape with crimson flesh — just like Alicante Bouschet. If you've never had a Georgian wine, you've been missing 8,000 years of the story.

Tasting profile
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Where it grows
Kakheti & Racha, Georgia
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Where to buy
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The region

Georgia (Kakheti & Racha)

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Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli: common questions

How do you pronounce Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli?
Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli is pronounced sah-peh-RAH-vee.
Where does Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli come from?
Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli grows in Georgia (Kakheti & Racha).
What does Saperavi, Aleksandrouli & Mujuretuli taste like?
Expect blackberry, plum, licorice, dark chocolate. Closest familiar reference: Malbec with a wild, savory edge.
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