Saperavi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Saperavi Budeshurisebri
Saperavi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, smoke. Structure: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check for deep color with high acidity and pronounced tannin.
- Look for smoky dark-fruit concentration before assigning Bordeaux-family grapes.
Confidence signals
- Deep color with high acid-tannin frame
- Smoky black-fruit profile
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Kakheti · Kartli · Alazani Valley
- Classic styles: Deeply colored high-acid Georgian red · Qvevri-fermented savory age-worthy red
Common questions
Is Saperavi a red or white grape variety?
Saperavi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Saperavi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Saperavi include black cherry, blackberry and smoke. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Saperavi?
Documented tells for Saperavi: Check for deep color with high acidity and pronounced tannin. and Look for smoky dark-fruit concentration before assigning Bordeaux-family grapes..
What is Saperavi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Saperavi is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Touriga Nacional. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Saperavi grown?
Classic regions for Saperavi include Kakheti, Kartli and Alazani Valley.