Description
Georgia’s most famous and well-regarded appellation of origin. Wines from Mukuzani typically undergo longer ageing in oak barrels to add depth and complexity and it is here that Saperavi reaches its pinnacle. This Tbilvino Mukuzani is no exception and shows aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate with a sprinkling of vanilla and spice. There’s generous ripe mouth-filling fruit on the palate, with notes of damson and black treacle, followed by robust tannins.
A good choice with pan fried steak, venison, and aubergine dishes.
“Mukuzani is both a delimited area and a style: 100% Saperavi from the right bank of the Alavani, aged in oak and bottle. Spicy cedar and dried cherry nose. Some real complexity here with layers of serious, dense black fruit and slightly herbal undertones. Good concentration with a grainy backbone and an impressively long, fresh finish.”
95/100 points
Decanter, September 2018
