Precise and considered, Kakha Tchotiashvili is a quiet but inspiring force. His immaculate little marani is beautifully, almost sparsely, ordered. Kakha tolerates the surging interest in himself and his wines…
Georgian wine culture “They spoke of Georgians as supermen, as great drinkers, great dancers, great musicians, great workers and lovers. And they spoke of the country in the Caucasus…
Otskhanuri Sapere means “Otskhana’s colourful.” Otskhana is a village in western Georgia. One of the oldest Georgian varieties, Otskhanuri Sapere grows only in the western part of the country, mostly…
The leading white grape of western Georgia, Tsolikouri originates in Kolkheti (ancient Colchis, the land of the Golden Fleece). The origins of its name are uncertain. The vine has medium-sized,…
Mukuzani PDO lies in Inner Kakheti’s Gurjaani municipality.The vineyards stretch along right-hand side of the Alazani river at an altitude of 350-750meters above sea level. The 246-hectare micro-zone covers gentle…
Khvanchkara PDO is located in Racha’s Ambrolauri municipality in Western Georgia. The vineyards occupy the southern slopes of the Lechkhumi mountain range, stretching along mainly the right bank of the Rioni…
Kvareli PDO is designated for red wine only. The 100km squared region lies at the foot of the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range in Inner Kakheti. It spans…
Napareuli PDO is located in Kakheti, on the left bank of the upper part of the Alazani River. Both red and white dry wines are permitted in the PDO. White…
Kindzmarauli PDO is located in the Inner Kakhetian municipality of Kvareli, encompassing the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountains. The vineyards are at altitudes between 250 – 550 meters above…
Tibaani PDO is for skin-fermented Rkatsiteli produced using traditional qvevri. Tibaani has a dark amber color, nutty aromas, intense bouquet, velvety taste and raisin flavours. The micro-zone is located in…