The Birthplace of Wine
Despite being invaded and occupied countless times in history, Georgia has preserved its culture and traditions through wine. Learn more about importing Georgian wine to the United States with Saperavi Brothers.
Shilda
Mikheil Khmelidze Shilda Winery was founded in 2014, but the story began many years before. The great love and respect for wine – this divine drink, encouraged the company founders to expand their family winery and to bring winemaking tradition to a new level passing this living heritage from generation to generation. Shilda is driven […]
Two Sisters
Winemakers Nino and Nana, two sisters from the region of Imereti, set out to revitalize and develop winemaking in western Georgia. The historic region of Imereti is famously set in the legend of the Golden Fleece. According to ancient Greek mythology, Imereti is where the long quest for the Golden Fleece took Jason and the […]
Levan Japaridze Wines
Quality Wine, Quality Grapes Winemakers: Levan Japaridze Country/Region: Georgia, Kakheti Vineyard Management: Organic Soils: Alluvial, clay, loam Grapes: Saperavi Quick Facts: Levan Japaridze started his own venture in 2004 knowing that good quality wine can only be made from good quality grapes. He has since taken the strategy of spreading and increasing the awareness of natural […]
Ikano Estate
Fully Hand-Crafted Winemakers: Data Gamgoneishvili Country/Region: Georgia, Kakheti Vineyards: 27 hectares Vineyard Management: Bio-certified Soils: Alluvial, clay, loam Grapes: Saperavi, Kisi, Rktatsiteli Quick Facts: SC Friends’ Cellar is an endeavor of a group of friends from eleven different countries united with their love and appreciation of the country of Georgia, including its nature, people, and traditions. […]
Gogushika
Tengiz Chumbashvili In a small village, nestled within the breathtaking landscape of Kakheti, a family’s connection to the vine runs deep. Tengiz Chumbashvili, the winemaker behind Gogushika, was inspired by the memories of his grandfather to breathe life back into a forgotten vineyard. Tengiz’s grandfather moved to the city in the 1970’s, leaving the family’s […]
Georgian Legend
Winemakers As a family owned company producing the finest wines and brandies of Georgia, Georgian Legend was established in 2011. The family prides itself in its unconditional love towards the roots and the preservation of Georgian culture. The wine label’s name and concept are based on the Georgian alphabet, one of the oldest alphabets still […]
Artizani
Salome Andrazashvili, Irakli Gvaramia, & David Mgeladze Winemakers Artizani was founded by three wine aficionados obsessed with natural wines from Georgian indigenous grape varieties. Salome, Irakli, and David took ‘Artizani’- from French- to describe a craftsman who works with his hands, and the three of them have worked eight years together to craft the perfect […]
Marmenio
Matthew Herfort When it comes to wine, you start with a philosophy. At Marmenio they love traditional Georgian winemaking, but marry it with experimentation and a willingness to grow and learn. Matt’s goal is to make interesting (maybe even surprising!) wines, but with a familiarity that is inviting. He has a passion to share his experiences […]
Chelti Winery
Winemaker Even though most Georgians have moved to one of 3 main cities in Georgia, every Georgian has a so-called Sopeli or “home village”. This is the place where the family has roots and is considered home. For the Mirianashvili family, this place is Shilda, a village renowned for its ideal conditions for cultivating the […]