Artevani Kindzmarauli Reds Other
Semi sweet Saperavi from Georgia, chilled and poured in Commack.
The story behind Artevani Kindzmarauli
Artevani Kindzmarauli comes from Kakheti, the eastern Georgian region where the Alazani Valley runs along the foothills of the Caucasus. The wine is made from 100% Saperavi, the dark skinned grape that gives Kindzmarauli its inky color and its PDO standing. Founder Paata Sardalishvili established Artevani in 2005 under the ART MTEVANI winemaking company.
The estate farms organically, and fermentation is stopped early by sudden cooling rather than by added sugar. That leaves the grape's own residual sweetness in the bottle, roughly 30 to 50 grams per liter, at 11.5 to 13% ABV. The 2015 vintage took a Silver Medal at the TEXSOM International Wine Awards.
Explore the Artevani Kindzmarauli range
Three bottlings of the same semi sweet Saperavi, all 750mL and all $21.99 here. Labels and formats differ; the wine inside stays true to Kindzmarauli.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artevani Kindzmarauli Semi Sweet (orshimo) 750mL | Semi sweet red | About 23 to 26 proof (11.5 to 13% ABV) | Saperavi fruit, soft tannin, dark cherry finish |
| Artevani Kindzmarauli Semi Sweet Red (argo) 750mL | Semi sweet red | About 23 to 26 proof (11.5 to 13% ABV) | Plum and blackberry, gentle sweetness, clean close |
| Artevani Kindzmarauli Semi Sweet Red (jug) 750mL | Semi sweet red | About 23 to 26 proof (11.5 to 13% ABV) | Same wine, jug format, built for the table |
| Artevani Kindzmarauli, 2015 vintage | Semi sweet red | About 23 to 26 proof (11.5 to 13% ABV) | TEXSOM Silver Medal, judged 2017 |
| Artevani Kindzmarauli, current release | Semi sweet red | Varies by batch, 11 to 13% ABV | Residual sugar 30 to 50 g/L, no additives |
Which Artevani Kindzmarauli is right for you?
Every Artevani Kindzmarauli bottle on our shelf is $21.99 for 750mL, whether you take the orshimo label, the argo label, or the jug. That sits under the typical $23 to $28.59 US retail tier for the wine, which is one reason we keep it stocked. Georgia has been making wine this way for centuries and the price has stayed stubbornly reasonable. Buy Artevani Kindzmarauli online and we will have it ready for pickup in Commack or send it out locally.
Semi sweet Saperavi cuts through barbecue and grilled lamb without fighting it.
Chilled, it plays well with brie, sharp cheddar and roasted root vegetables.
Dark chocolate and fruit tarts want a red with a little sugar left in it.
Artevani Kindzmarauli cocktails and pairings
Serve it slightly chilled, 57 to 60°F, so the acidity stays ahead of the sweetness. Grilled meats, barbecue and aged cheese all work.