Discover Bedoba Saperavi Khaketi, a captivating red wine from Georgia's historic Kakheti region, a testament to over 8,000 years of winemaking tradition. This 2023 vintage features the indigenous Saperavi grape, with 7% of the grapes undergoing traditional fermentation in ancient clay Qvevri amphorae, while the remainder are processed in modern stainless steel and temperature-controlled tanks. The wine pours a deep, dark purple, offering a powerful and complex nose with savoury spice notes mingling with aromas of blackberries, herbs, flowers, and black pepper. On the palate, experience a creamy, juicy texture supported by ripe tannins and a lush profile of blackberry, cherry, and plum fruit flavors. You will also detect notes of dark raspberry, dried plums, and figs, complemented by rich tannins revealing flavors of red cherries, chocolate, and tobacco. A subtle hint of white pepper graces the long, refined aftertaste. Bedoba, which translates to Day of Luck, is a modern interpretation of history, crafted by winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz. The winery, founded in the early to mid-1700s by the Konchoshvili family, who had strong ties to the Georgian Orthodox Church, honors this legacy through its intricate label depicting Petre Konchoshvili, a 19th-century bishop. The wine's elegance is further enhanced by its origin near the Duruji River, in vineyards situated on southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains at altitudes over 400 meters, contributing to its fresh acidity and soft tannins. Sustainable and organic practices are observed in the vineyards, with hand harvesting ensuring the highest quality grapes. This versatile wine, with an ABV of 13.5%, is an excellent pairing for warm salads, veal, tapas, steak, spicy dishes, soft cheeses, sausages, salads, ribs, red meats, poultry, pork, pizza, mature cheeses, lamb, hard cheeses, grills, grilled vegetables, cheeses, charcuterie, casseroles, Cajun cuisine, and beef or barbecue. The wine is sealed with a natural cork.