Glekhuri Saperavi Qvevri

Teliani Valley Winery is currently one of the top producers of quality Georgian wine. Established in 1997 on the site of a 19th century winery in Teliani village, its first vintage was released in 2000. Wines offer a great quality to price ratio and has received the highest Wine Spectator ratings of Georgian wines to date. A large producer by Georgian standards producing over 2 million bottles a year. Their modern wine making facilities are located in east Georgia in the Kakheti Appellation. Very approachable wines for the novice Georgian wine drinker yet the wines maintain unique a Georgian character. All wines imported utilize indigenous Georgian varietals.

Wine made from Georgian indigenous grape variety Saperavi, using Georgian ancient traditional technology – wine is made in “Qvevri” the clay vessel that is buried underground. Fermentation process continues 10 days. Once the fermentation is finished, grape skins are removed from the wine.

Beautiful dark inky color. Aromas of red cherry and complex and concentrated flavors of redcurrant, cranberry and blueberry. The wine has medium to high acidity and a balanced tannin structure.