Gitana Winery Saperavi, 2019

Food friendly red showing great intensity and character

Intense ruby red with purple reflections. Rich and complex on the nose with scents of dark raspberry, dried plums and figs. Tannins are rich and vibrant with flavours of red cherries, chocolate and tobacco. Subtle notes of white pepper on a long refined aftertaste.

• 100% Saperavi
• Aged 1 year in clay amphorae
• Hand-harvested

Cellaring: Now to 2029

Food Pairing: BBQd pork chops, ratatouille, cheese-stuffed pasta

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

While you may not have heard much about it, take it from us that Moldovan wine is a star on the rise. 2020 was a breakout year for the country with a number of its wineries performing well in the Decanter World Wine Awards. Gitana is regarded as one of its top producers, with an impressive 390ha under vine and a wide range of grapes in its portfolio. Saperavi is the most popular and distinctive grape here, almost single-handedly put the region back on the wine map. If you’re looking to try something new, here is a good place to start.