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Dila-o, Saperavi, 2024

Red Wine from Georgia, Georgia
by Dila-o
$24.99
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Georgia is the cradle of winemaking - 8,000 years of it - and Dila-o is one of the most honest, delicious ways to taste that history. It's made by Gogi Dakishvili, a true Georgian winemaking legend, and his son Temur, who ferment 100% Saperavi in qvevri: large clay vessels buried underground, with native yeasts and minimal intervention. Saperavi is a teinturier grape, meaning its flesh as well as its skin is deeply pigmented, so the wine pours almost opaque. Unfiltered and low in sulfur, this is a fresh, juicy take rather than a heavy one - the perfect entry into the qvevri tradition.

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More about Dila-o

When the Soviet Union forces you to rip up vines and replant for mass production, it can make finding old vines tough. Fortunately for us, Orgo winery has started Dila-O, a relatively new line of introductory Georgian wines that are sourced specifically from old vines, made in qvevri, and are quintessentially Georgian.

Making wines in qvevri (large, semi-porous clay vessels made for aging and fermenting) is among the oldest winemaking techniques (dating back to the 6th century B.C.!) and thus it comes as no surprise that the Georgians have absolutely perfected it. Being able to experience such a time capsule is what makes wine so exciting, and the fact that the Dila-O wines are so affordable and encapsulate what Georgian wine can bring to the table, doubles the fun.

The wines are also quintessentially Georgian in another way: they are consummate food wines. Tannin, earth, savory umami qualities, and balanced fruit permeate the balanced structure and lend themselves perfectly to the delicacies of the country.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Saperavi

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled meats, lamb stew, khachapuri, eggplant dishes, or smoky barbecue.

Tasting Profile

Violets, plum and dark brambly fruit with black pepper and earth. Full-bodied with firm tannin, fresh acidity and an inky, savory finish.