Puchang Saperavi 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Puchang
Label Name:
 
Saperavi
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Turpan Valley, Xinjiang
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Saperavi
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2022 CWS Silver Medal; Jeb Dunnuck (JS) 93 points; described on producer site as 'Ready to drink now to 2027'

Tasting Note
Baked dark cherries, blueberry compote, roasted herbs, sesame, black pepper, menthol and clove; mineral lift. Juicy, full-bodied with firm yet silky tannins and a bright finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, beef stews, aged cheeses (cheddar, manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Sichuan beef, Korean BBQ, braised short ribs, spicy lamb skewers.

Production Method
Organically grown grapes; native-yeast fermentation with ~7 days post-fermentation skin maceration; aged in a mix of stainless tanks and second‑fill barrels (12–24 months); lightly filtered/unfiltered with low sulfur.

Vineyard Info
Puchang Vineyard in Turpan Valley (Xinjiang), established 1975 and purchased by K.K. Cheung in 2008. Certified organic (Ecocert) and led by winemaker Loris Tartaglia.