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Red dry
The wine is made from Saperavi grapes grown in the Kakheti region. Saperavi is the primary red grape variety of Kakheti. It is one of the world's rare "teinturier" type grapes, whose juice is red, and the wines are distinguished by an exceptionally intense colour (the juice of the vast majority of red grapes is pale and clear, acquiring colour only through maceration with the grape skins).
The vineyard is divided into separate plots, and 1,000 to 1,500 litres of wine is produced from each plot. The plots and the qvevri in which the wine is made are marked with numbers. Thus, this wine is made from grapes of plot number 11 in three consecutively used qvevri during the winemaking process, also marked with the number 11.
The wine spent 6 months in qvevri.
Not aged in oak barrels.
The wine is of an intense and deep red colour, dominated by aromas of plum, cherry, and dark berries.
Recommended to serve at 14–16 °C. Pairs well with meat dishes and game stews.
Papari Valley – A Contemporary Expression of Georgian Winemaking
Papari Valley is a small, family-owned winery located in the Kakheti region of Georgia, founded by Nukri Kurdadze, a winemaker with a background in physics and over a decade of experience in the international wine industry. After gaining extensive experience abroad, he returned to his homeland with the aim of creating wines rooted in local terroir identity and guided by natural winemaking principles.
The first commercial Papari Valley wine was released in 2014, quickly gaining recognition within the Georgian winemaking community and establishing the estate among the most distinctive contemporary producers in the region.
Winemaking Philosophy
Papari Valley follows the principles of natural winemaking with minimal intervention. The vineyards are cultivated naturally, without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, in order to preserve soil vitality and the natural balance of the vines. Grapes are harvested by hand, and fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts, without technological manipulation.
A central role is given to the qvevri method – traditional clay vessels buried underground. Papari Valley distinguishes itself by using a terraced qvevri system, allowing the wine to move by gravity alone, without mechanical pumping. This approach helps preserve purity of structure and natural balance in the wines.
Terroir and Wine Style
The vineyards are located in the Kakheti region, regarded as the cradle of Georgian winemaking. The area is characterized by a favorable continental climate, significant diurnal temperature variation, and mineral-rich soils, all of which contribute to the structure and longevity of the wines.
The primary grape variety is ‘Saperavi’, from which deep, characterful wines are produced, marked by natural concentration and firm structure. The winery also produces qvevri-style white wines, most commonly from ‘Rkatsiteli’ and other indigenous varieties, noted for their texture, tannic grip, and long, layered finish.
