Why this wine matters
More than a famous label.
Saperavi is naturally dark, acidic and tannic, so it offers a very different reference point from familiar Cabernet or Malbec.
Solomnishvili · Kakheti
Saperavi We
Saperavi · black fruit · spice · qvevri influence · structured
Solomnishvili Saperavi We deepens the Georgian part of Wine 366 with a more artisanal, structured expression of the country’s signature red grape.
Country
Georgia
Region
Kakheti
Appellation
Kakheti
Grapes
Saperavi
Style
Red
Realistic spend
£20–£30
Budget band: £20–£35
Best moments
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A structured Georgian Saperavi for tasting nights, winter dinners and memorable gifts.
How it is made
The decisions behind the style.
The producer works in Kakheti and uses traditional Georgian approaches alongside careful small-scale cellar work.
What does it taste like?
The shape of the wine.
Blackberry and dark plum meet spice, herbs and earthy notes, with substantial tannin and a long savoury finish.
Body5/5
Acidity4/5
Tannin5/5
Sweetness0/5
Oak influence1/5
Freshness4/5
Aroma4/5
Serve it well
Serve around 16–18°C.
If this wine were human…
The understated heavyweight
If Saperavi We were human, it would be carries far more presence than the lack of theatrics initially suggests.
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Does any of this sound suspiciously familiar?
Carries far more presence than the lack of theatrics initially suggests. You notice small details and then pretend you did not, mostly to see whether anyone else does.
At dinner, you are happy to share the bottle, but you definitely noticed who poured themselves the heroic measure. Secretly, you are slightly competitive about having found the good place before everyone else.
In short: carries far more presence than the lack of theatrics initially suggests. saperavi energy, translated into a person.
Purely for fun — this is the wine’s fictional personality, not a psychological reading of yours.
What to eat with it
And the cheese?
No dead ends.
Start with this wine and move straight into cheese, or build a whole tasting around it.
Keep exploring
There are 365 more wines where this came from.
Research sources
This profile is researched against producer or similarly authoritative material. Vintage-specific details are kept separate from the permanent wine identity.