Otskhanuri Sapere
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Otskhanuri Safere
Otskhanuri Sapere is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, dried herbs. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Mavroudi and Saperavi.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on deep color, firm tannin, and black-fruit concentration.
- Check acidity as elevated and age-supportive.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit herbal profile
- High tannin and high acidity structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Imereti · Racha · Lechkhumi
- Classic styles: Structured western Georgian red with firm tannin and ageability · Dark-fruited red with herbal-spice complexity
Common questions
Is Otskhanuri Sapere a red or white grape variety?
Otskhanuri Sapere is a red wine grape variety.
What does Otskhanuri Sapere smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Otskhanuri Sapere include black cherry, blackberry and dried herbs. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Otskhanuri Sapere?
Documented tells for Otskhanuri Sapere: Anchor on deep color, firm tannin, and black-fruit concentration. and Check acidity as elevated and age-supportive..
What is Otskhanuri Sapere most often confused with in blind tasting?
Otskhanuri Sapere is most commonly confused with Mavroudi, Saperavi and Vranac. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Otskhanuri Sapere grown?
Classic regions for Otskhanuri Sapere include Imereti, Racha and Lechkhumi.