Georgia’s wine renaissance is often framed around ancient traditions, but as the author of For the Love of Wine observes in a recent article for Saveur, one of its most meaningful transformations is social: the rise of women winemakers in a historically patriarchal industry.

When Alice Feiring first visited Georgia in 2011, wine culture remained largely male-dominated. At traditional feasts, she was often the only woman present, and one consultant bluntly insisted that “women don’t make wine in Georgia.” Yet change was already underway.

Marina Kurtanidze emerged as one of the first visible female winemakers of the modern revival, challenging assumptions simply by releasing her own bottles. Despite rumors crediting her husband for her work, she stood firm as an equal partner and independent producer. Today, women are increasingly visible across Georgia’s wine scene, from established pioneers to young collectives experimenting with new expressions. As the author makes clear, the country’s celebrated revival is no longer just about reclaiming ancient techniques…it is also about who gets to shape the future.

Saperavi Brothers has made it a mission to find and support the women winemakers of Georgia, now growing four lady-led brands: Two Sisters, Tilisma, Simonica, and Pi. In modern Georgian wine, women are no longer exceptions. They are authors of its next chapter.

Click below to read Feiring’s entire article from Saveur: