Georgian Winemaking Style

Saperavi is one of the oldest varietals and most important in Georgia's commercial winemaking industry. This grape tends to produce big, rich wines with a dense tannic structure. This specific producer uses an old Georgian winemaking technique called Qvevri.   Qvevri is a large, ceramic egg-shaped vessel used for wine fermentation.  The crushed grapes, stems, skins and seeds are placed in the qvevri then buried underground to maintain a stable temperature during the fermentation and aging process. This traditional method dates back 8,000 years.   Tune in now to get the full details on this winemaking style and try out this bold Georgian wine with me.     1:10 - Introduction to today's wine 2:00 - Old Georgian winemaking process 3:30 - Egg like vessel 4:44 - Natural wine practice 7:30 - Olfactory analysis 8:08 - Tasting notes 10:08 - Rating of the wine 11:11 - It's different   Today's wine: 2021 Togonidze wine Saperavi Red $29 (Plum market Aventura)   Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast   Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale    Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale