Georgian red dry wine Telavi Marani Mukuzani

Telavi Marani Mukuzani is a rich, dry red wine from one of Kakheti’s most prestigious winemaking zones. It is made from 100% Saperavi—a wine that is deep, spicy, and oak-aged. While its vinification follows a classic style, the grape variety and terroir give it a distinctive character that cannot be mistaken for a standard Cabernet. Its greatest strength lies not merely in intensity but in balance: 14% alcohol, ripe fruit flavors, firm tannins, and ample acidity all support one another. The result is a wine that feels substantial yet not heavy

Grape: Saperavi

Region: Kakheti, Mukuzani Protected Designation of Origin

Alcohol: 14%

Serving temperature: 18–20°C

Color: Dark red with a dense ruby ​​core

Aroma: Black cherry, dark plum, and blackberry, alongside dark chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, dried spices, and a subtle touch of oak; the IWSC tasting panel also notes concentrated black fruit, lavender, cinnamon, and refreshing acidity

Palate: Ripe dark fruit fills the mid-palate—with plum, black cherry, and blackcurrant particularly prominent—followed by firm yet refined tannins, a light salty-spicy note, and a long finish with a hint of licorice. The International Wine Challenge describes it as restrained yet elegant, mature and zesty, featuring expressive fruit notes and a long, impressive liquorice finish

Food pairings: beef steak (entrecôte or bavette), especially with sautéed mushrooms; grilled lamb, shashlik, or kebab; Georgian-style herb-infused meat; duck with black cherry, plum, or blackberry sauce; game (venison, wild boar, duck) or beef stew; aged hard cheeses (Old Amsterdam, Beemster XO, Comté, Manchego Curado); and dishes featuring smoked peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, rosemary, thyme, and moderate spice