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Chinuri-Rkatsiteli rose
The grapes from an organic vineyard were fermented by wild yeasts, with 100% skin contact during 15 days and thеn aged in qvevri within 6 months. No chemicals added in the process. Unfiltered.
Vintage 2020.
Taking its name from the Georgian term for “horse’s mane,” the Papari Valley winery pays tribute to the undulating hills of the valley, a place where their vineyards flourish. Spanning 93 hectares, the vineyard is home to organically cultivated native grape varieties. The harvested grapes undergo fermentation through natural yeasts in traditional Georgian qvevri, large clay pots believed to have been employed in local wine production since antiquity.
This specific cuvee is derived from Rkatsiteli and Chinuri grapes, standing out notably for its high intrinsic alcohol content, a trait considered to be the influence of a rare yeast variety, Saccharomyces Oviformis, endemic to the Papari Valley and a select few vineyards globally. The wine, characterized by its robust nature, undergoes a six-month fermentation and maturation process in qvevri, resulting in a wine that is both balanced and rich in personality.
In a glass, it showcases a remarkable deep amber color, accompanied by green apple, pear, and citrus notes, underlined by hints of cedar, dried herbs, and bay leaf. The flavor profile is assertive, featuring a full body that harmonizes with a robust core of orchard fruit tastes and ends in a prolonged finish accentuated with soft tannins. Whether choosing to age it further in a cellar or savoring it immediately, it pairs excellently with dishes such as roast chicken, grilled fish, or creamy pasta.
“3 Qvevri Terraces” refers to a multi-layered fermentation system that utilises Qvevri, clay amphorae originating from Georgia. Over a period of 12 months, Papari Valley’s wines pass through 3 levels of Qvevri - the first is for fermentation, the second for ageing, and the third is saved for premium wines that go through even more ageing. This innovative, low-intervention approach results in some charmingly unrefined wines, that truly express the untamed Georgian terroir.
Papari Valley is a family-owned winery in the heart of Georgia’s chief wine-making region, Kakheti. Founded by former physicist Nukri Kurdadze in 2015, Papari Valley takes inspiration from traditional Georgian wine-making practices, while applying its own utterly unique contemporary twist.
Awards:
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Dry, 2020, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Semi –Sweet, 2019, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2020: Decanter, Amber Champions: Top 30 Orange Wines: Chinuri - Rkatsiteli 2018-92 point
2019: Decanter, : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Saperavi, 2017- 97 point.
2018: Decanter, (Expert’s Choice) : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Rkatsiteli, 2017- 94 point.
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Rkatsiteli, 2015- Gold
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Chinuri- Rkatsiteli, 2017- Silver
Vintage 2020.
Taking its name from the Georgian term for “horse’s mane,” the Papari Valley winery pays tribute to the undulating hills of the valley, a place where their vineyards flourish. Spanning 93 hectares, the vineyard is home to organically cultivated native grape varieties. The harvested grapes undergo fermentation through natural yeasts in traditional Georgian qvevri, large clay pots believed to have been employed in local wine production since antiquity.
This specific cuvee is derived from Rkatsiteli and Chinuri grapes, standing out notably for its high intrinsic alcohol content, a trait considered to be the influence of a rare yeast variety, Saccharomyces Oviformis, endemic to the Papari Valley and a select few vineyards globally. The wine, characterized by its robust nature, undergoes a six-month fermentation and maturation process in qvevri, resulting in a wine that is both balanced and rich in personality.
In a glass, it showcases a remarkable deep amber color, accompanied by green apple, pear, and citrus notes, underlined by hints of cedar, dried herbs, and bay leaf. The flavor profile is assertive, featuring a full body that harmonizes with a robust core of orchard fruit tastes and ends in a prolonged finish accentuated with soft tannins. Whether choosing to age it further in a cellar or savoring it immediately, it pairs excellently with dishes such as roast chicken, grilled fish, or creamy pasta.
“3 Qvevri Terraces” refers to a multi-layered fermentation system that utilises Qvevri, clay amphorae originating from Georgia. Over a period of 12 months, Papari Valley’s wines pass through 3 levels of Qvevri - the first is for fermentation, the second for ageing, and the third is saved for premium wines that go through even more ageing. This innovative, low-intervention approach results in some charmingly unrefined wines, that truly express the untamed Georgian terroir.
Papari Valley is a family-owned winery in the heart of Georgia’s chief wine-making region, Kakheti. Founded by former physicist Nukri Kurdadze in 2015, Papari Valley takes inspiration from traditional Georgian wine-making practices, while applying its own utterly unique contemporary twist.
Awards:
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Dry, 2020, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Semi –Sweet, 2019, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2020: Decanter, Amber Champions: Top 30 Orange Wines: Chinuri - Rkatsiteli 2018-92 point
2019: Decanter, : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Saperavi, 2017- 97 point.
2018: Decanter, (Expert’s Choice) : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Rkatsiteli, 2017- 94 point.
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Rkatsiteli, 2015- Gold
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Chinuri- Rkatsiteli, 2017- Silver
Saperavi red dry
The grapes from an organic vineyard were fermented by wild yeasts, with 100% skin contact during 9 days and thеn aged in qvevri within 12 months. No chemicals added in the process. Unfiltered.
Vintage 2021. Bottled in 2022
Enjoy immediately or age for up to two decades; decanting is not necessary before serving.
Georgian natural wines are gradually earning a reputation on the global stage, a feat attributed to their distinctive characteristics derived from the nation's age-old wine production methods. Nestled on the picturesque slopes of the Gombori range with a view of the Caucasus Mountains, the Papari Valley winery utilizes 93 hectares of land to grow indigenous grape varieties.
This Saperavi wine stands as a wonderful gateway to Georgian red wines. It undergoes a 10-month fermentation and maturation process in qvevri — large clay vessels placed underground to maintain temperature consistency. Extended contact with the grape skins facilitates the extraction of rich flavors and pigments, yielding a harmonious and distinguished wine that genuinely represents Georgian character. A notable aspect of this wine is its high natural alcohol content, a phenomenon scientists attribute to the rare Saccharomyces Oviformis yeast found uniquely in the Papari Valley and scarcely anywhere else globally.
The wine presents a deep ruby red appearance with alluring aromas of sour cherry, cassis, and mature plum, complemented by undertones of woodland fruits and bay leaf. The initial taste offers a full-bodied experience with firm yet silky tannins and a robust structure conducive to graceful aging. It ends with a persistent and powerful finish, adorned with notes of dark fruits and herbal nuances. It pairs wonderfully with hearty game entrees such as venison or wild boar, complemented by wild mushrooms
Papari Valley is a family-owned winery in the heart of Georgia’s chief wine-making region, Kakheti. Founded by former physicist Nukri Kurdadze in 2015, Papari Valley takes inspiration from traditional Georgian wine-making practices, while applying its own utterly unique contemporary twist
Awards:
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Dry, 2020, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Semi –Sweet, 2019, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2020: Decanter, Amber Champions: Top 30 Orange Wines: Chinuri - Rkatsiteli 2018-92 point
2019: Decanter, : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Saperavi, 2017- 97 point.
2018: Decanter, (Expert’s Choice) : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Rkatsiteli, 2017- 94 point.
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Rkatsiteli, 2015- Gold
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Chinuri- Rkatsiteli, 2017- Silver
Vintage 2021. Bottled in 2022
Enjoy immediately or age for up to two decades; decanting is not necessary before serving.
Georgian natural wines are gradually earning a reputation on the global stage, a feat attributed to their distinctive characteristics derived from the nation's age-old wine production methods. Nestled on the picturesque slopes of the Gombori range with a view of the Caucasus Mountains, the Papari Valley winery utilizes 93 hectares of land to grow indigenous grape varieties.
This Saperavi wine stands as a wonderful gateway to Georgian red wines. It undergoes a 10-month fermentation and maturation process in qvevri — large clay vessels placed underground to maintain temperature consistency. Extended contact with the grape skins facilitates the extraction of rich flavors and pigments, yielding a harmonious and distinguished wine that genuinely represents Georgian character. A notable aspect of this wine is its high natural alcohol content, a phenomenon scientists attribute to the rare Saccharomyces Oviformis yeast found uniquely in the Papari Valley and scarcely anywhere else globally.
The wine presents a deep ruby red appearance with alluring aromas of sour cherry, cassis, and mature plum, complemented by undertones of woodland fruits and bay leaf. The initial taste offers a full-bodied experience with firm yet silky tannins and a robust structure conducive to graceful aging. It ends with a persistent and powerful finish, adorned with notes of dark fruits and herbal nuances. It pairs wonderfully with hearty game entrees such as venison or wild boar, complemented by wild mushrooms
Papari Valley is a family-owned winery in the heart of Georgia’s chief wine-making region, Kakheti. Founded by former physicist Nukri Kurdadze in 2015, Papari Valley takes inspiration from traditional Georgian wine-making practices, while applying its own utterly unique contemporary twist
Awards:
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Dry, 2020, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Semi –Sweet, 2019, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2020: Decanter, Amber Champions: Top 30 Orange Wines: Chinuri - Rkatsiteli 2018-92 point
2019: Decanter, : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Saperavi, 2017- 97 point.
2018: Decanter, (Expert’s Choice) : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Rkatsiteli, 2017- 94 point.
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Rkatsiteli, 2015- Gold
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Chinuri- Rkatsiteli, 2017- Silver
Saperavi red semi sweet
The grapes from an organic vineyard were fermented by wild yeasts, with 100% skin contact during 9 days and thеn aged in qvevri within 12 months. No chemicals added in the process. Unfiltered.
Vintage 2020.
This wild wine is closer to black than red in the glass. It is remarkably potent for a semi-sweet Saperavi, falling around 16% ABV. The nose is replete with black, jammy fruits and warm hints of roasted chestnut. Despite the sapid sweetness, a bold tannic structure is evident on the palate, along with swirling flavours of cassis, cherry, mint and a certain meatiness. This is a horizon-expanding wine, for those seeking something completely different. When paired with food, Saperavi Semi Sweet will be an excellent companion for meat dishes with sweet sauces or candied nuts.
“3 Qvevri Terraces” refers to a multi-layered fermentation system that utilises Qvevri, clay amphorae originating from Georgia. Over a period of 12 months, Papari Valley’s wines pass through 3 levels of Qvevri - the first is for fermentation, the second for ageing, and the third is saved for premium wines that go through even more ageing. This innovative, low-intervention approach results in some charmingly unrefined wines, that truly express the untamed Georgian terroir.
Papari Valley is a family-owned winery in the heart of Georgia’s chief wine-making region, Kakheti. Founded by former physicist Nukri Kurdadze in 2015, Papari Valley takes inspiration from traditional Georgian wine-making practices, while applying its own utterly unique contemporary twist.
Awards:
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Dry, 2020, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Semi –Sweet, 2019, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2020: Decanter, Amber Champions: Top 30 Orange Wines: Chinuri - Rkatsiteli 2018-92 point
2019: Decanter, : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Saperavi, 2017- 97 point.
2018: Decanter, (Expert’s Choice) : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Rkatsiteli, 2017- 94 point.
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Rkatsiteli, 2015- Gold
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Chinuri- Rkatsiteli, 2017- Silver
Vintage 2020.
This wild wine is closer to black than red in the glass. It is remarkably potent for a semi-sweet Saperavi, falling around 16% ABV. The nose is replete with black, jammy fruits and warm hints of roasted chestnut. Despite the sapid sweetness, a bold tannic structure is evident on the palate, along with swirling flavours of cassis, cherry, mint and a certain meatiness. This is a horizon-expanding wine, for those seeking something completely different. When paired with food, Saperavi Semi Sweet will be an excellent companion for meat dishes with sweet sauces or candied nuts.
“3 Qvevri Terraces” refers to a multi-layered fermentation system that utilises Qvevri, clay amphorae originating from Georgia. Over a period of 12 months, Papari Valley’s wines pass through 3 levels of Qvevri - the first is for fermentation, the second for ageing, and the third is saved for premium wines that go through even more ageing. This innovative, low-intervention approach results in some charmingly unrefined wines, that truly express the untamed Georgian terroir.
Papari Valley is a family-owned winery in the heart of Georgia’s chief wine-making region, Kakheti. Founded by former physicist Nukri Kurdadze in 2015, Papari Valley takes inspiration from traditional Georgian wine-making practices, while applying its own utterly unique contemporary twist.
Awards:
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Dry, 2020, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2022: WAI, Germany: 3 Qvevri Terraces Saperavi, Semi –Sweet, 2019, TOP GOLD, 97 point.
2020: Decanter, Amber Champions: Top 30 Orange Wines: Chinuri - Rkatsiteli 2018-92 point
2019: Decanter, : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Saperavi, 2017- 97 point.
2018: Decanter, (Expert’s Choice) : Papari Valley- 3 Terraces Qvevri, Rkatsiteli, 2017- 94 point.
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Rkatsiteli, 2015- Gold
2017: International Wine Award, Georgia, Tbilisi: Papari Valley- Chinuri- Rkatsiteli, 2017- Silver