Napareuli

In the zone's specification

Grapes: Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane Kakhuri (blending grape, no more than 15%)

Vineyard altitude: 450–750 m above sea level

Alcohol: no less than 11%

Bottling: outside the zone, but within Georgia

Villages of the zone: Napareuli, Saniore, Jughaani, Artana, Pshaveli, Laliskuri

Source: the appellation specification, register no. 790 — National Wine Agency

Authenticity

No known authenticity issues

Napareuli is a dry PDO from northern Kakheti on the left bank of the Alazani, producing Rkatsiteli whites and Saperavi reds. Supply broadly matches the zone and it carries no notable authenticity concern; the wine should come from the registered Napareuli zone.