From the village of Velistsikhe in Kakheti, Ivane Nareklishvili set out to found his own winery. As a third-generation winemaker, Ivane spent 25 years gaining experience working for a variety of wine producers. After spending time studying in Italy- and becoming engrossed in different techniques- he came to understand the future of Georgian winemaking exists in the blend of traditional Kakhetian and contemporary winemaking knowledge. With a modern winemaker’s eye for quality control, and the steady hand of minimal intervention, Ivane honed his ability to finesse a natural ferment to reveal the best of native yeasts and traditional techniques without risking errant slips or spoilage. From this, Qvevri Wine Cellar was born in 2015.     

Qvevri Wine Cellar crafts their wines from organic grapes in qvevri. Tastings at Qvevri Wine Cellar tell what high quality wines can be made using native yeasts and ancient winemaking; wines with presence and texture, ripe fruit and a mineral expression unique to Georgia. They currently produce seven varieties of wine, with an annual production reaching 50,000 bottles. They are well-known within Georgia, being a favorite among many local wine shops, and have recently entered international markets.