COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Saperavi
PRODUCER
Shumi Estate Cellars
REGION
Kakheti
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Iberiuli Saperavi is a premium dry red wine from Shumi Estate Cellars, produced in Georgia's Kakheti region in the 2020 vintage. Shumi Winery, established in 1997, is dedicated to preserving Georgia's rich viticultural heritage, evidenced by its extensive grape variety collection. The 'Iberiuli' collection, to which this wine belongs, is a celebration of Georgian terroir and traditional winemaking practices, often incorporating the ancient Qvevri method. The 2020 vintage in Kakheti is characterized by wines of classic structure, purity, and balance.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Shumi Winery maintains the world's largest private collection of grape varieties.
Fact 02
The 'Iberiuli' line is a tribute to Georgian terroir and tradition.
Fact 03
Qvevri winemaking, a potential technique for this line, is recognized by UNESCO.
Fact 04
The name 'Shumi' means authentic, undiluted wine in Georgian.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Iberiuli Saperavi is produced by Shumi Estate Cellars with a philosophy of low-intervention winemaking. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in Kakheti, Georgia, with a focus on quality and concentration, potentially through techniques like green harvesting. Winemaking may involve traditional Georgian methods, such as fermentation and aging in Qvevris (large clay amphorae), alongside modern European techniques and aging in oak barrels. This approach aims to fully express the terroir and the varietal characteristics of the Saperavi grape.
