Dark purple with blackberry and herb notes, a whisper of black pepper, and a creamy, juicy palate. Soft tannins and generous mouthfeel without weight. The 2023 vintage benefited from a mild growing season and extended hang-time, deepening natural concentration and acidity that preserves the wine's structure.

The Winery — Bedoba

Style: Savory Georgian Red
Taste: Ripe blackberry, herbs, black pepper, creamy texture
Food: Stews &amp; Braises; Beef &amp; Steak; Pork ; Lamb ; Veal
Occasion: Weeknight ; Sunday Lunch
Serve: 16–18°C, now or age further

Founded in 1737 by the Konchosvilli family, Bedoba—meaning 'Day of Luck'—specializes in Georgia's indigenous Saperavi grape. Winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz honour centuries of tradition while bringing modern precision to each release. Grapes source from the Kindzmarauli and Kvareli microzones of Kakheti, where 35-year-old vines root into black-shale soils beneath the southern Caucasus. Most fruit ferments in temperature-controlled steel; 7% undergoes traditional qvevri whole-bunch fermentation, then the blend ages across stainless-steel vats, large wooden vessels, and American oak. The result is vegan-friendly, sustainably farmed, and ready to drink now or cellar further.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is an exceptional entry point to Georgia's under-appreciated wine culture. Pair it naturally with barbecued meats, spiced fare, and hearty roasted vegetables—its soft tannins and food-friendly profile make it ideal for weeknight suppers and Sunday lunch gatherings. Why buy: Saperavi commands respect in the world's oldest winemaking regions, and Bedoba's precision craftsmanship captures why. Discover more treasures in our Medium Bodied Red Wine selection.

Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.