Bedoba Saperavi Reserve 2020

The label depicts the profound moment with King Mirian, in the 4th century, embraced Christianity. It depicts King Mirian praying with his entourage beside Saint Nino, invoking her God.

Grape Varietals & Region:The fruits come from a vineyard planted in 1984, around the village of Kvareli in the heart of the Kakheti region, Georgia

These vines arerooted in the regions characteristic black slate soil,which reaches a depth of 8 meters. The unique deepblack slate soils of Kvareli make it challenging forthe vines to access the necessary water, as the soildoes not retain moisture. At the same time, theseblack slate soils impart a distinctive elegance,lightness, and minerality to the wine.

Taste Profile:Bedoba Reserve embodies the essence of its terroir, showcasing the profound influence of Kvarelis deep black slate soils and traditional Qvevri maturation. This wine reveals a rich and complex profile, interwoven with aromas of dark berries, wild alpine herbs, and delicate floral nuances, complemented by a whisper of cracked black pepper. On the palate, it strikes a perfect balance between power and elegance, with bold, spiced fruit flavors harmonizing with a refined minerality and silky texture. The gentle influence of low-toast oak adds layers of subtle complexity while remaining discreet in the background. The finish is long, structured, and sophisticated, with a lingering sense of purity.

Winemaking Process: The grapes are harvested by hand in two different passages. Once delivered to the winery, they aresorted on a sorting band to remove any impurities. The whole bunches with stalks are then placed in 2,500L Qvevri amphorae, where natural yeast initiate fermentation. During fermentation, the cap is punched down four times a day at the beginning, gradually reducing to once a day as fermentation progresses. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, the Qvevri is sealed, allowing the wine to undergo malolactic fermentation.The wine is left to mature in a mix of Qvevri & Burgundy barrels for 10 months before blending & bottling