Gapsted Ballerina Canopy Sparkling Saperavi NV 750ml | King Valley

Gapsted Ballerina Canopy Sparkling Saperavi NV is a truly unique sparkling red — the first of its kind in Australia, crafted from Saperavi grown in Victoria’s King Valley High Country near Myrtleford. Deep crimson with layers of black mulberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant on the nose, a floral lift, and a hint of spicy oak. Rich, vibrant, and fruit sweet on the palate with a popping effervescence and a creamy mousse. The Ballerina Canopy flagship range at its most innovative and distinctive.

Appearance

Deep crimson — the rich, dense colour of Australia’s first sparkling Saperavi, grown in the cool-climate King Valley High Country near Myrtleford and crafted with the uncompromising winemaking practices that define the Gapsted Ballerina Canopy range.

Aroma

Layers of black mulberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant — with a floral lift and a hint of spicy oak. The expressive, complex bouquet of a sparkling red that is genuinely unlike anything else produced in Australia, from a variety that thrives in the cool-climate conditions of Victoria’s High Country.

Palate

Rich, vibrant, and fruit sweet — with a popping effervescence and a creamy mousse that carry the dark fruit and spice through to a long, satisfying finish. Complexity, balance, and elegance — the hallmarks of the Ballerina Canopy range, in the most innovative expression the range has produced.

Pairs With

Slow-roasted lamb, char-grilled beef, aged hard cheeses, charcuterie, and rich game dishes — or simply as a celebratory and distinctive sparkling red for any occasion that calls for something genuinely different. Serve lightly chilled.