A rare, powerful and uncompromising dry red from Georgia’s Kakheti region, Marani Veluri Saperavi 2022 is made from 100% Saperavi grapes grown in the Kondoli Vineyards.

Produced in an extremely limited quantity of just 2,800 bottles, this is a wine with real depth and individuality. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with complex aromas of ripe red fruit, wild berries and red cherry.

Veluri Saperavi is made with a minimal-intervention approach, beginning with fermentation in traditional qvevri followed by a long three-month skin maceration. The wine is then transferred to oak barriques, where it continues to develop structure, complexity and texture.

One of the most unusual parts of its production comes during the winter months. From December through April, the wine is left outdoors, exposed to the natural seasonal conditions as part of its stabilisation and maturation. The result is a bold, deeply expressive Saperavi with strong regional character and serious ageing potential.

At 15% ABV, this is a full-bodied and structured Georgian red made for those who enjoy powerful wines with concentration, tannin and complexity. It can be enjoyed now, but is also designed to reward long-term cellaring and may continue to develop for decades.

Wine Details

Producer: Marani

Wine: Veluri Saperavi

Region: Kakheti, Georgia

Vineyard: Kondoli Vineyards

Vintage: 2022

Grape Variety: 100% Saperavi

Style: Dry red

Alcohol: 15%

Bottle Size: 750ml

Total Production: 2,800 bottles

Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar for long-term ageing

Perfect with: slow-cooked lamb, steak, game, rich beef dishes, roasted mushrooms, aged cheeses and hearty Georgian cuisine.