The red grape variety originates from Georgia; the name means "dyer" (dyer grape). Synonyms are Atenuri Saperavi, Didi Saperavi, Krasilshik, Meshketi, Meshkuri Saperavi, Obchuri Saperavi, Saperaibi, Saperave Moklemtevana, Saperavi Crni, Saperavi de Kachet, Saperavi de Kakhetie, Saperavi Patara, Saperavi Taokeri, Saperawi, Sapeur, Scoperawi and Szaperavi. There are the varieties Saperavi Budeshurisebri, Saperavi Grdzelmarcvala, Saperavi Mskhvilmarcvala and Saperavi Pachkha. The lineage (parentage) is unknown. It was a crossing partner of the new varieties Akhtanak, Bastardo Magarachsky, Granatovy, Melnik Yubileen, Nerkeni, Novac, Rubinovy Magaracha, Saperavi Severny, Serena, Sibera and Tigrani.
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