- Posted on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 14:02
Georgian red grape variety presented in Kakheti and other regions of Georgia. It can also be found outside Georgia. Saperavi reaches full ripening started from the second half of September with the harvest-time lasting to the end of October. Saperavi’s average yield per hectare amounts to 8-10 tons. Wines produced from Saperavi (Vins de Tables as well as AOC’s) are suitable for extended aging and is also used for producing naturally sweet wines and roses.
Principal micro-zones: Mukuzani, Akhasheni, Khashmi, Kindzmarauli, Napareuli, Khvareli, Kondoli.
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