Saperavi is one legendary grape - packed with colour, flavour and depth. It's a real bomb, with luscious berry and cooked red fruit, lashings of tar and pepper, but made elegant with a wafting perfume of violets! Wow, lots going on, but that's why we love it.

Origin: Georgia (the country, not the state—though we’re sure peaches there would pair nicely). Mainly Grown In: Georgia, with notable plantings in Russia, Ukraine, and New World regions like Australia and the US. Key Facts: Saperavi is the wine superstar of the eastern European country Georgia — a bold, inky grape with a long and storied history dating back thousands of years. Its name means "dye" in Georgian, a nod to its deep red colour that comes not just from the skin, but the flesh itself (a rare *teinturier* grape). With its robust structure, juicy black fruit flavours, and hints of spice, it’s like a velvet cloak for your palate. Saperavi thrives in Georgia’s diverse terroir, from the rolling hills of Kakheti to the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. It’s a grape that embodies the soul of its birthplace, producing everything from dry reds to luscious fortified wines. A glass of Saperavi is a sip of history, culture, and innovation wrapped in one. Fun Fact: Saperavi is one of the few grape varieties that can age for decades. So, if patience is a virtue, Saperavi drinkers must be saints!