{"product_id":"2019-askaneli-brothers-kakheti-authors-collection-saperavi-premium","title":"2019 Askaneli Author's Collection Saperavi Premium, Kakheti, Georgia","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMade from 100% Saperavi, Georgia’s deeply colored and full-bodied native red grape, this full-bodied wine shows black plum, blackberry and black pepper layered with oak and savory depth. Bright acidity gives definition to the concentrated dark fruit, while rich tannins lead into a long, velvety finish. \u003cspan\u003eSaperavi’s naturally high acidity and tannin provide substantial structure beneath the concentrated black fruit, giving the wine both power and freshness and a distinctly Georgian expression \u003c\/span\u003eand a natural match for braised meats, wild mushrooms and other rich fall dishes. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAskaneli is entirely family-owned and managed by brothers Gocha, Jimsher and Zurab Chkhaidze, who founded the company in 1998 to revive the winemaking legacy of their 19th-century ancestor Antimoz Chkhaidze, whose original wine cellar and qvevri date to 1880. Music is also an important part of the Chkhaidze family heritage: their mother is a professional composer, and the girl playing a harp featured in Askaneli’s original label and brand imagery was created specifically in her honor, reflecting the family’s deep personal connection to music alongside its generations-long connection to Georgian wine. However, they recently updated their label and reserve the harp label for specifically limited bottlings and now showcase the Secretary Bird - In traditional Georgian iconography, birds frequently appear on medieval stone carvings, bas-reliefs, and royal crests. They symbolize \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eharmony, peace, and noble heritage\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, echoing the family's deep-rooted connection to the ancient, magical village of Askana in Guria. Today, the brothers carry both traditions forward while championing native Georgian grapes such as Saperavi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Askaneli Winery \u0026 Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49302392242420,"sku":"2019RSAPGEOR202608310","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5224\/6215\/files\/SAPERAVIPREMIUM2021.jpg?v=1788565734","url":"https:\/\/thewineconcierge.co\/products\/2019-askaneli-brothers-kakheti-authors-collection-saperavi-premium","provider":"The Wine Concierge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}