Otskhanuri Sapere 2019

Otskhanuri Sapere 2019 is a natural wine crafted by Nanua Wines, in the Imereti region in Georgia. This red wine is made with Otskhanuri Sapere grapes. This wine is special as it is not easy to find older vintages of Georgian natural wine outside of the country, and as the wines often need more aging than other countries (although sometimes less so in the Western Imereti region than Eastern Kakheti), this wine has a head start for the tannins to soften more and become more integrated

Production Process of Otskhanuri Sapere 2019 by Nanua Wines

The natural wine Otskhanburi Sapere 2017 from the producer Nanua Wines is made using 100% Otskhanuri Sapere grapes and is fermented and aged in a qvevri, a traditional clay amphora. The wine undergoes 14 days of skin contact in the qvevri, with sources indicating maceration times of both 10 and 14 days for the 2017 vintage. 

Tasting Notes for Otskhanuri Sapere 2019 by Nanua Wines

We have not tried this 2019 vintage BUT the Otskhanburi Sapere 2017 had notes of deep blackberry, pomegranate, cherry, and mixed forest berries on the nose, complemented by subtle earthy and soft smoky undertones. The palate full-bodied, silky and rounded, with elegant tannins and quite pronounced acidity providing freshness and structure. As the age has integrated the tannins more, this wine feels more approachable for this iconic

2017 notes continued: Flavours of ripe dark berries are balanced by mineral and forest floor nuances, resulting in a long, softly textured, and layered berry-fruited finish that promises excellent age-worthiness...