8K Ancient Red - Teliani Valley Winery - 6x Value Pack

A deep ruby red with luminous reflections already makes the 8K Ancient Red - Teliani Valley Winery an impressive ambassador of Georgian wine culture in the glass. Its name says it all: “8K” stands for 8,000 years of winegrowing history – a homage to Georgia, one of the oldest wine countries in the world, and to the millennia-old tradition of maturing wine in qvevri, the clay amphorae buried in the ground.

On the nose, this semi-dry red wine made from Saperavi unfolds an intense bouquet of ripe sour cherry, dark woodland berries and juicy black cherry. Fine nuances of dried plum, pomegranate and cassis join in. Subtle hints of clove, black tea, cocoa and liquorice give the wine depth and underline its origin from Kakheti, the historic heartland of Georgian viticulture.

On the palate, the 8K Ancient Red is juicy, velvety and full of character. The fruity richness of the Saperavi grape meets a lively, precise acidity and ripe, polished tannins. Sour cherry, blackberry and cassis shape the first impression, while delicate notes of cocoa, liquorice and dried herbs provide additional complexity. Despite its dense structure, the wine remains harmonious, clear and animating. The long finish fades with fruity-spicy notes and carries dark cherry, fine herbal spice and a hint of tea.

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