Shumi Zigu Fortified Wine (75cl, 19%)

A Georgian fortified wine at 19% ABV from Shumi Winery in Tsinandali, Kakheti. It blends fresh grape juice, wine, Georgian wine brandy and chacha using a patented Shumi process, with herbal supplements from alpine zones, then aged in oak barrels. The base relies heavily on native Saperavi grapes, supplemented by selections from the Shumi Ampelographic Collection of more than 300 rare Georgian grape varieties. Shumi Winery was named Best Producer of Georgia at the Mundus Vini Grand International Award in 2020. The nose opens with dark garnet intensity: black cherry and wild berry, then caramel, almond and violet, with subtle oak and forest berry. The palate is slightly syrupy, with concentrated blueberry pie and baking spice, broadening into orange zest and floral notes, balanced by the warmth of brandy and chacha. The finish is bright and moderately long, with floral lift, caramel, toasted almond and light oak tannins.