Glekhuri Kisiskhevi Saperavi Qvevri 2022

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Ripe cherry in a broad, dry red with a smooth grip. Give it an evening with a generous supper and no hurry.

You’ll notice its full feel and the flavour lingering afterwards.

For lovers of full reds: a qvevri-aged Saperavi with smooth tannins and lasting cherry fruit.

Fermented in qvevri, the traditional Georgian clay vessels.

€22.25

Quantity

Delivery in NL €6.95, free from €60

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Eat this with it

AT THE TABLE

Steak with mushrooms

The full body suits the meat and savoury mushrooms.

SOMETHING SIMPLE

Grilled portobello with walnuts

The substantial texture stands up to the wine.

FOR SHARING

Beef and bean casserole

Its smooth grip suits a slow-cooked, hearty dish.

Also good

A rich mushroom pie can meet its depth.

Skip

Delicate steamed fish is likely to disappear beside this full red.

Serve at

16–18 °C

The producer

Teliani Valley: Georgian grapes, shared with a new generation

Teliani Valley began in 1997 when two young winemakers wanted the freedom to make wines of their own. From its cellar in Telavi, Kakheti, the house brings modern winemaking together with inherited Georgian knowledge. Its range includes reds, whites and amber wines, with some fermented in traditional clay qvevri. Preserving indigenous grapes remains part of the work, alongside the simple ambition to bring people together around a bottle.

Grapes / sourcing: Indigenous Georgian varieties, including Saperavi.
Winemaking: Both modern methods and traditional clay-qvevri wines.
Home base: Telavi in Georgia’s Kakheti region.
Roots: Founded by two young winemakers in 1997.
Production: Red, white and amber wines.
They talk about: Keeping Georgian grape diversity and wine culture alive.