Bekauri Family Vineyards - Mukuzani

Origin: From the same celebrated Bekauri Family Vineyards estate — 111 hectares across three distinct Kakhetian micro-zones, all estate grown and estate bottled. This Reserve expression draws from Bekauri's vineyards in the Mukuzani PDO, one of Kakheti's most prestigious appellations for dry red wine, situated in the Gurjaani district along the Alazani Valley. Bekauri's Mukuzani has already earned international recognition, with their 2019 vintage scoring 92 points at the Falstaff International Wine Competition.

Grape Variety: 100% Saperavi — Georgia's iconic red grape, here given the Mukuzani PDO treatment: mandatory aging in oak barrels for a minimum of three years, producing a wine of greater structure, depth, and complexity than a standard Saperavi. Only indigenous Georgian varieties are grown across the Bekauri estate.

Taste Profile: Deep, dark ruby with garnet edges. Rich and complex on the nose — blackberry, dark cherry, and plum interwoven with cedar, tobacco leaf, and hints of dark chocolate and spice from oak aging. On the palate — full-bodied, bold, and authoritative, with firm but refined tannins, excellent backbone, and a long, layered finish of dark fruit and warming oak.

Craftsmanship: Aged in oak barrels in accordance with Mukuzani PDO requirements — one of Georgia's most demanding appellations, mandating extended oak maturation to develop the wine's characteristic depth and structure. Estate grown and estate bottled, ensuring total control from vine to glass. A Reserve designation signals an additional level of selection and care.

Serving Suggestions: Serve at 16–18°C. Decanting for 30 minutes is highly recommended to allow the wine to fully open. A natural partner for rich roasted and grilled red meats, lamb, game, Chakapuli, Ostri, and aged hard cheeses. A wine built for the table and worthy of the cellar.