Bedoba Saperavi Reserve 2021
Bedoba Saperavi Reserve 2021 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Saperavi (Kakheti, Georgia), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, steak, venison, cheese board. Drink now or within 15 years (to about 2041). Decant for about 1 hour. Critic score 94/100 (merchant-reported). Cheapest offer £22.09 at 8wines UK.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Purcari Freedom Blend 2023 Chateau Purcari · South Eastern | £21.60 | |||
| Nikalas Marani Budeshuri 2024 Nikalas Marani · Kakheti | £22.63 | |||
| Tiko Estate Saperavi 2022 Tiko Estate · Kakheti | £22.63 | |||
| Naberauli Saperavi Dzelshavi 2022 Naberauli · Racha | £23.78 |
Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. Nestled among the verdant valleys of the Kakheti wine region, Georgia's Bedoba Winery boasts a rich winemaking history and produces a range of excellent wines that combine modern winemaking practices with the country's traditional techniques. The Saperavi grapes for Bedoba Reserve are sourced from vineyards situated in the Kvareli subregion, where the black slate soils impart a pronounced minerality and robust structure to the wine. After vinification, the finished wine ages first in traditional Georgian clay amphorae embedded in the ground and then in lightly toasted oak. The result is a powerful and complex wine that combines the utmost expression of the terroir with the profound character of the Saperavi grape. In the glass, the wine reveals a deep garnet red color. Its aromatic profile opens with notes of ripe berries, black pepper, sweet spices, and wild herbs. On the palate, it is bold, rich, and concentrated. It has a full body and a smooth texture. It is deep and expressive, with a good freshness and a long, lingering finish. Try it with roast duck, braised game, and mature cheeses, or cellar it for a few years to enjoy its evolution over time.