| Saperavi | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Saperavi grapes | |
| Color of berry skin | Black |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | Georgia |
| VIVC number | 10708 |
Saperavi (Georgian: საფერავი; literally "paint, dye, give color") is an acidic, teinturier-type grape variety native to the country of Georgia, where it is used to make many of the region's most well-known wines.[1] It is also grown in Russia[2] and in lesser quantities in Armenia, Moldova, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Australia.
Saperavi is also known under the synonyms Didi Saperavi, Kleinberiger, Nerki Khagog, Patara Saperavi, Saparavi, Sapeavi de Kakhetie, Saperaibi, Saperavi de Kachet, Saperavi de Kakhetie, Saperavi Patara, Sapeur, Sapperavi, Sapperavy, Scoperawi, and Szaperavi.
- ^ Miquel Hudin & Daria Kholodolina (2017), Georgia: A guide to the cradle of wine, Vinologue, p. 300, ISBN 978-1941598054
- ^ The Oxford Companion to Wine. ISBN 9780191016073. P. 646.