8000 Qvevri 2022 Akhoebi Dry Red Wine Kakheti Georgia

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🍷 8000 Qvevri 2022 Akhoebi Dry Red Wine – Kakheti, Georgia

100% Saperavi • Qvevri-Aged • Silver Medal Winner – USA Wine Ratings

A Bold Georgian Red Rooted in Ancient Tradition

The 8000 Qvevri 2022 Akhoebi Dry Red Wine is a striking expression of Georgia’s winemaking legacy, crafted using the country’s ancient qvevri method and made exclusively from 100% Saperavi—Georgia’s most iconic red grape. Grown in the Akhoebi PDO within the renowned Kakheti region, this award-winning wine combines the soul of tradition with a bold, modern profile.

Recipient of a Silver Medal at the 2022 USA Wine Ratings, this wine showcases the power, balance, and depth that makes Georgian reds increasingly sought after by wine lovers and collectors worldwide.

🍇 Grape & Region

• Grape Variety: 100% Saperavi
• Region: Akhoebi PDO, Kakheti, Eastern Georgia
• Alcohol: 13%
• Winemaking:
  • Hand-harvested Saperavi grapes from 15- to 45-year-old vines
  • Fermented and aged in traditional qvevri (clay amphorae) buried underground
  • Malolactic fermentation and 6–8 months qvevri aging for enhanced depth and complexity

🌿 Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep, dark ruby with violet reflections
• Aroma: Enticing bouquet of ripe wild berries, plum, and a touch of vanilla and baking spice
• Palate:
  • Dense and full-bodied with generous flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, and savory herbs
  • Firm yet balanced tannins with layered spice and earthy character
  • Finishes long with bright acidity and a stony mineral persistence
• Style: Bold, structured, and age-worthy with impressive aromatic lift

🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfectly suited for hearty meals and meat-centric dishes, this dry red wine pairs beautifully with:

• Grilled lamb chops or beef kebabs
• Slow-roasted pork shoulder with herbs
• Stuffed eggplant or spicy bean stews
• Aged cheeses like pecorino or manchego

Serve at 60–65°F for optimal enjoyment.

🌍 About Saperavi & Akhoebi, Kakheti

Saperavi is Georgia’s most prized red grape—dark-skinned, thick-bodied, and capable of producing structured wines with great aging potential. Uniquely, it is a teinturier grape, meaning its pulp is also red, delivering deeply pigmented wines with intense character.

The Kakheti region, located in eastern Georgia, is the country’s most important winemaking area. Within it, the Akhoebi PDO stands out for its high-quality vineyard sites and traditional qvevri winemaking, a method dating back over 8,000 years. Buried amphorae allow for gentle, natural fermentation and aging, producing wines that are earthy, expressive, and true to their origins.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Silver Medal – USA Wine Ratings 2022
  Awarded for excellence in quality, value, and packaging—this wine stands among the top expressions of Georgian craftsmanship.