Puchang Saperavi 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Puchang
Label Name:
 
Saperavi
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Turpan Valley, Xinjiang
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Saperavi (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 pts; Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Silver Award

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with black-plum, blackberry, dark cherry, spice, earth and subtle graphite. Medium-full, ripe fruit, mealy powdery tannins and a long, spice-laced finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, wagyu short ribs, peppered steak, charcoal-grilled meats; Xinjiang lamb skewers, Mongolian BBQ, dark-soy braised dishes, spicy northern Chinese stews; aged hard cheeses, mushroom or truffle dishes.

Production Method
Organically grown (Ecocert). Hand-harvested, fermented in barrel, aged partly in Bordeaux barriques and large tonneaux (approx. 12–24 months). Minimal-intervention approach.

Vineyard Info
Puchang Vineyard, Turpan (est. 2008). Organic-certified estate championing Silk Road varieties under winemaker Loris Tartaglia; high-altitude desert viticulture.