Georgia | Georgian Natural Wine
Quick info on Georgian Wines
Georgian wines are generally split into two main regions, the East and the West.
The East of Georgia, in regions like Khakheti are where orange wines, known as amber wines, are often stronger with age-worthy tannic structure. Grapes like Rkatsiteli, Kisi, Saperavi and Mtsvane are most common here.
Over to the West, grapes like Tsitska and Tsolikouri are expressed much more delicately, by producers such as Baia’s Wine.
The common thread in Georgian winemaking is the use of "qvevri," large clay amphoras buried in the ground. This method involves pressing whole grape bunches, followed by extended maceration with skins and stems, usually around six months. This traditional approach contributes to the unique texture and flavors of Georgian wines: rich, dense and structured.
In recent years, some producers decide to drift away from those traditional methods. Inspired by other winemaking cultures, they look for softer expressions of the autochtonous Georgian grapes. Those producers include Iberieli, Ori Marani or Lapati.
Generally, Georgian wines can be served at a little bit higher temperatures, with some of them really opening up at room temperature. Decanting is often recommended. Moreover, a lot of them will keep freshness even after staying open for a couple of days. Aging in cellar is rewarded, too.
Browse and try Natural Georgian wine here from producers like Natenadze, Jakeli, Lapati, Iberieli, Baia's Wine, Wine Artisans, Chona's Marani and more.
Gvantsa’s Otskhanuri Sapere
Baia's Wine
Gvatsa is Baia's sister
Tamaris Vazi 2021 (VERY RARE, ONE PER ORDER!)
Natenadze Wines
Rare Gem
Meskhuri red 2021 (RARE, ONE PER ORDER!)
Natenadze Wines
Taken from oldest vine in the world!
Dio (Tavkveri Shavkapito) 2019
Wine Artisans
500 Bottles Max
Shavkapito Chinuri 2021
Samtavisi Marani
Serve at room temp
Otskhanuri Sapere 2020
Makaridze Winery
From Imereti, Georgia
Naked Ojaleshi 2020
Oda Family Marani
Politcal Winemaker
Tsolikouri Orbeluri Ojaleshi 2020
Oda Family Marani
Read about the label..
Meskhuri white 2021 (RARE, ONE PER ORDER!)
Natenadze Wines
Read the story...
Mithra 2020 (RARE, 250 bottles made)
Wine Artisans
Truly Artisan
Tetris Mtsvane 2021
Lapati Wines
Sour. Acidic. Different
Rkatsiteli Bolnuri 2020
Alapiani´s Marani
550m above sea level
Chinuri Amber 2021
Samtavisi Marani
Serve at room temperature
Tsolikouri 2021
Vino Martville
Pear. Sherbert. Dried Herbs. Lemon
Rkatsiteli Mtsvane 2019
Nikalas Marani
7 months on skin
Rkatsiteli Amber 2020
Nikalas Marani
Rkatsiteli Amber from Kakheti
Kidev Erti Rkatsiteli 2021
Lapati Wines
French Georgian
Goruli Mtsvane 2022
Samtavisi Marani
Smells like Toffee!
Amber Revolutionby Simon J. Woolf
Simon J. Woolf
WE LOVE THIS BOOK!
Tsolikouri 2021
Minadze Wine Cellar
Delightful ! Apricot, salty minerality, toffee
Tsolikouri 2020
Makaridze Winery
Tsolikouri from Imereti