Koncho & Co Saperavi Black is a Georgian qvevri wine made from Saperavi, a flagship example of Georgian black wine. It is bottled at 13% ABV.
Saperavi is a teinturier grape, with red skin and red flesh, so it produces a wine so dark and opaque that it is traditionally called black rather than red. It is made in qvevri, the large clay vessels buried underground that are the hallmark of traditional Georgian winemaking.
The result is deeply coloured and full of character.
A distinctive bottle from one of the world's oldest wine cultures, it is a great conversation piece for wine lovers.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Specifications
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Producer: Koncho & Co
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Grape: Saperavi
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Method: Qvevri (clay vessel) winemaking
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ABV: 13%
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Origin: Georgia
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve at about 60 to 64°F. It pairs well with grilled lamb, kebabs, walnut dishes and hard cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called black wine?
Saperavi has red flesh as well as red skin, producing a wine so dark it is called black.
What is qvevri?
A large clay vessel buried underground, used in Georgian winemaking for thousands of years.
Where is it from?
Georgia, in the Caucasus.
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