About This Product :
The Grape:
100% Saperavi
The Appellation:
Kindzmarauli, Kakheti, Georgia
The Kindzmarauli zone is located on the southwest-facing bank of the Alazani river, in the foothills of the Caucasus mountains. On the opposite side of the valley lies the Tsinandali appellation. Soils are more stony and less rich than other parts of Kaktheti. This gives higher levels of minerality and acidity in the wines; these characteristics are balanced by residual sugar.
The Wine:
The wine is deep dark red in color, ripe fruit on the nose and silky texture on the palate with a rich fruity flavors and a touch of sweetness.
The Winemaking:
100% Saperavi grapes are used to make Kindzmarauli, a naturally semi-sweet wine from the Kvareli district of Kakheti. The wine is made by cold stabilizing the juice at the desired sugar level, and then bringing it up to fermentation temperatures until it reaches the desired alcohol level. At that point, a small amount of sulfites are added to stop fermentation, allowing the sugar to remain. The wine is then aged in stainless steel.
The Pairing:
Pairs well with rich foods. Hearty and rich Kinkhali dumplings, savory Khachapuri, and aromatic goat cheese.
The History:
Kindzmarauli was a favorite wine of Josef Stalin, who was born in Georgia. (Fun Facts!) However, sales in Russia suffered from the crackdowns on alcohol which formed part of President Gorbachev’s Perestroika program. They then had to cope with ongoing tensions with Russia under Putin.
The Winery:
Veluri is the Georgian word for “Wild.” This brand is dedicated to the wild and native grape varieties of Georgia, and the people who have kept alive the Georgian winemaking traditions for over 8000 years. Veluri wines are a collaboration between Terraneo Merchants and a well known, respected and awarded winery in Kakheti, Georgia. Veluri wines are consistent in quality each vintage and show purity of fruit through a more modern style of Georgian winemaking. The philosophy is one of excellence based in a blend of ancient and modern techniques. Respecting our inherited tradition of quality wine making we aim to produce fine wines that are reliable and speak of their origin. Wines are produced under strict quality control and are bottled in our modern bottling facility. The winemaking team is lead by oenologist Gogi Dakishvili. Wines available now: Saperavi Dry Red, Kindzmarauli semi sweet red, Pirosmani semi dry red and Mtsvane kvevri amber wine.
