Organic Saperavi from Kakheti’s Bedoba, offering spicy black fruit with soft tannins.
Bedoba Saperavi
£19.50
In stock
About This Wine
The Wine
Bedoba's Saperavi is crafted from vines averaging 30 years old on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains in Kakheti. The winery combines traditional methods, such as fermentation in clay qvevri amphorae, with stainless steel and oak aging. Sustainable and organic practices guide the vineyard management. The wine spends time in various vessels before bottle aging contributes to a smooth texture. It honours the history of the Konchosvilli family and the close relationship with the Georgian church, reflected in the label and name 'Day of Luck.'
- Producer
- Bedoba
- Region
- Kakheti
- Country
- Georgian Wine
- Grape
- Saperavi
- Style
- Warm and Spicy
- Aging Potential
- Up to 7 years from vintage
Tasting Notes
On the Nose
Powerful and savoury-spicy with aromas of blackberries, herbs, wild flowers, and black pepper.
On the Palate
Creamy and juicy texture with ripe tannins and flavours of black fruit, balanced by freshness and spice.
Finish
Smooth and seamless finish with lingering ripe fruit and gentle spice notes.
- Body
-
Light Full
- Dry / Sweetness
-
Dry Sweet
- Tannins
-
Low High
- Acidity
-
Low High
Food Pairing
Red Meat, Game, Cheese
Serving Suggestions
- Serving temperature
- 14-16 °C
- Glass type
- Bordeaux
- Decanting
- Decant for 30-60 minutes to soften tannins and open aromas
- Aging potential
- Up to 7 years from vintage
Bedoba
Bedoba was born from a meeting between two worlds united by a passion for wine and tradition. More than a decade ago, Swiss wine entrepreneur Thierry Fontannaz traveled through Georgia and discovered a country where wine was not simply a product, but a way of life deeply connected to history, hospitality, and the land itself. There he met Nugzar Ksovreli, an experienced Georgian winemaker from Kakheti, and together they began the story of Bedoba
Inspired by Georgia’s ancient winemaking culture and the unique character of its indigenous grape varieties, Thierry wanted to share this hidden world with a broader audience. Working alongside Nugzar and the Konchoshvili family winery, Bedoba was created as a bridge between Georgia’s 8,000-year-old wine heritage and the modern wine world.
The name “Bedoba” comes from an old Georgian tradition celebrating the “Day of Luck” at the beginning of the new year. In Georgian culture, Bedoba is believed to influence the spirit and fortune of the year ahead, symbolizing optimism, generosity, and good intentions shared with family, friends, and guests.
Today, Bedoba reflects the soul of Georgia itself, a country where East and West, ancient traditions and modern life, nature and culture all meet. Through every bottle, Bedoba carries the spirit of Georgian hospitality, the authenticity of Kakheti’s terroir, and the timeless tradition of Qvevri winemaking into the world.
Technical Details
- Bottle size
- 750ml
- Closure
- Synthetic Cork
- Serving temperature
- 14-16 °C
- Residual sugar
- 7.9 g/l
- pH
- 3.74
- Total acidity
- 6.9 g/l
- Harvest dates
- Mostly hand harvested before early December, with some grapes left on vine until December for natural passerillage
Terroir
Vineyards lie in the Duruji River valley of eastern Georgia's Kakheti region, featuring black shale soils and elevations over 400 metres on the southern Caucasus slopes. This terroir imparts fresh acidity and soft tannins to the Saperavi grapes.