Saperavi
Vintage 2016
by Gitana Winery
Varietal Saperavi
Color red
Region igt Valul lui Traian
Country Moldova, Republic Of
Medal Score
10.0
3 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
black plumcracked peppervioletbaking spicedark cocoasmoked meat
Palate
Full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity, the texture is dense yet silky, layering ripe fruit over graphite minerality.
Finish
Long and persistent, finishing with lingering notes of black cherry, tobacco leaf, and a touch of saline earth.
Food Pairings
- • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- • moldovan mămăligă with brânză and sour cream
- • beef and pork cabbage rolls in tomato sauce
- • spiced duck breast with blackberry reduction
- • aged sheep's milk cheese
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2030
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Gold Berliner Wine Trophy Summer Session 2018
Gold Asia Wine Trophy 2018
Silver IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019
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