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 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

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