Red dry
An expressive and authentic Georgian wine, crafted from 'Saperavi' grapes grown in the Kakheti region.
These grapes belong to the rare "teinturier" category, distinguished by the fact that the grape juice itself is naturally red (unlike most other red grapes, which have clear juice and gain their color only during maceration with the skins). Due to this unique characteristic, the wine boasts an exceptionally intense, deep red color, with an aroma distinctly dominated by ripe plums, cherries, and dark berries.
The producer employs a highly meticulous production method: the vineyard is divided into individual parcels, with each yielding only 1,000–1,500 liters of wine. This specific wine comes from the harvest of parcel No. 11 and was aged for 6 months in three consecutively used traditional clay qvevris.
Best served at 16–18 °C. This wine pairs perfectly with grilled meats (especially traditional shashlik), hearty meat stews, Caucasian cuisine, and aged hard cheeses.
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.
