Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Tamada – Kindzmarauli 2023 (Semi-Sweet Red)
Duruji Valley, Kakheti – Georgia 🇬🇪

Overview
Made from 100% Saperavi, this semi-sweet red is a hallmark of the Kindzmarauli PDO, located in Georgia’s Kakheti region. Naturally semi-sweet wines like this are produced by stopping fermentation early, leaving residual sugar while retaining Saperavi’s intense fruit character. (Educational note: Kindzmarauli wines are protected by Georgian appellation law, recognized internationally for their semi-sweet style.)

Aromas & Flavors
Rich and fruit-forward, with notes of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and plum jam. Hints of pomegranate, violet, and a touch of cocoa give extra layers of sweetness and depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with velvety tannins, lush sweetness, and balancing acidity that keeps the wine from feeling heavy. Smooth and round, with a lingering, fruit-driven finish.

Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with spicy lamb kebabs, Georgian walnut-based dishes, or blue cheeses. Also a great match for dark chocolate desserts or enjoyed on its own as a festive, easy-drinking red.

Verdict
A classic Kindzmarauli: rich, semi-sweet, and deliciously approachable. The 2023 vintage captures Saperavi’s dark fruit intensity while offering balance and charm, making it both a crowd-pleaser and a cultural staple. 🍷cheers!

Did You Know?
The Kindzmarauli microzone lies along the Alazani River in Kakheti. Its alluvial soils and warm climate give Saperavi the depth of fruit that makes these semi-sweet wines so distinctive. — 9 months ago

Benjamin

9.1

Sweet and smooth — 7 years ago

Igor Gorenko

10

Надзвичайне вино! — 10 years ago

Reinholds Zviedris

9.2

Nice formed taste - not too sweet, slightly reminding new world wines. Some notes of dark fruits and plums. — 10 years ago

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.5

Tannic, waxy, bitter, smoky, spicy, challenging but really cool — 12 years ago

Mikko Tyllinen

9.6

Absolutely delicious! — 3 years ago

Vitaly Domnenko

8.9

Bm. Tm. Am. Fm+. — 3 years ago

Z. R.G.

9.2

Rich and bright. Cherries and pomegranate. — 5 years ago

Cara Oxley

9.5

Not usually a fan a sweet, but very nice. — 9 years ago

Svetlana Delahanty

9.0

Mild and sweet, just how I like it!! — 10 years ago

Alex Babkov

8.9

This wine is made using traditional Georgian technology. A bit different scent compering to European style. No complaints to make. — 11 years ago

GV

8.9

A very pleasant wine from Georgia 🇬🇪.

Deep purple colour with lots of dark fruit, notably cherry on the nose with some oak.
A little tannin that's nicely balanced against a hint of sweetness that follows the plums and blackberry.

Overall, it was a lovely wine from a winery in Kvareli close to the river Alazani.

From Majestic UK. — 3 years ago

Azeen Ghorayshi

9.5

Perfect lightly (very lightly!) funky orange we had at Tone — 5 years ago

Alex Geo

9.1

Very good :) — 8 years ago

Max

10

Awesome, fruity , tart with blackcurrant aroma — 10 years ago

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Dov Sverdlov

8.9

Pirosmani semi-dry white wine produced from the Rkatsiteli grape variety grown on Alazani valley in Kakheti region in Georgia. The wine has a harmoniously velvety sweetness of fruits with a slight butter taste. My score 89/100. — 11 years ago

Susanna An

9.6

So good. one of my fav wines, thus far. dry and full of body. Flavor hits you straightaway — 13 years ago