Tilisma Winery: Saperavi

Tilisma Saperavi 2023 is a Kakhetian red made with semi-carbonic maceration, aiming for brightness and lift rather than heavy extraction. The style reads fresh and juicy, driven by berry fruit and a touch of gentle sweet spice. Tannins come across smoother and more relaxed than a classic, long-macerated Saperavi, with a clean, vibrant finish. A modern, approachable expression of Georgia’s flagship red grape.

Winery: Tilisma
Grape variety: Saperavi
Region: Mukuzani, Kakheti, Georgia
Vintage: 2023
Eye: Dark ruby
Alcohol: 12.50%

Food pairings:

Belgian boulettes sauce tomate: the juicy berry profile slots into tomato-and-herb flavours, while the light structure keeps the dish feeling easy.

Duck rillettes (or pâté) with cornichons: freshness and gentle spice sit well beside rich, savoury textures and sharp pickles.

Peperroni Pizza: Bright fruit and soft tannins match cured-meat spice and melted cheese without turning heavy.

Meet Keti, the driving force behind Tilisma—one of Kakheti’s standout women winemakers. Her signature is a lighter, more lifted expression of Kakhetian tradition: wines that keep their authenticity, but feel brighter, cleaner, and more approachable. Rooted in Mukuzani, she lets the vineyard lead and uses time-honoured Georgian methods to build texture without heaviness. The result is Kakheti with finesse—characterful, honest, and unmistakably Tilisma

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