Saperavi is a word that means "paint" or "ink" in the language of of the Republic of Georgia (part of the old Soviet Union). It's also the name of a deeply dark red wine grape first grown there.

It’s not new — in fact, it’s one of the oldest wine grapes in the world. It’s saperavi, native to Georgia in the Caucasus Mountains, where archaeologists have unearthed evidence of ...

It was a one day event at the winery where the grape, as the story goes, found its first U.S. home. Dr. Konstantin Frank brought some Saperavi vines to the Fingers Lakes when he entered this ...

The country of Georgia is known for its traditional winemaking practices and over 525 grape varieties. Often referred to as the “birthplace of wine” Georgia is known for its amber qvevri wines ...

Chuck Zaleski planted his Saperavi grapes in 2010, essentially taking his chances with what he knew was a cold-hearty grape that he thought could acclimate to his vineyard in Lewisburg, Union County.

Grapes require specific locations, soil types, acidities, sun light, and need good drainage. "They just didn't do well," Amy said, so they eventually mowed over the nearly 400 underwhelming vines.

What better way to feed your inner goth than with black wine? It's as dark as your soul, and it's truly a vampy must-have. The wine is made from a specific grape called saperavi grapes, which are ...

Kindzmarauli - This appellation is celebrated for its semi-sweet red wines made from the Kakhetian grape variety, Saperavi.This indigenous grape thrives in the region’s warm climate, resulting ...

No wonder Saperavi translates as ‘paint’ or ‘dye’, as this grape delivers some intensely purply-coloured wine. As a sidenote those rare, red-fleshed berries are called ‘teinturier’ grapes.

There's a red grape you may be hearing more about in the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic in coming years. It's not new – in fact, it's one of the oldest wine grapes in the world. It's saperavi ...