Georgia | Georgian Natural Wine
Georgian Wines
Georgian wines are generally split into two main regions, the East and the West (although the Southern region also has some wonderful soils, but is lesser known)
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.
Giulia 2018
Ori Marani
A Champagne Frenchman... in Georgia!
Tetris Mtsvane 2022
Lapati Wines
Sour. Acidic. Different
Saperavi Rose Pet Nat 2023
Manavi Wines
Little bit of sweetness here
Saperavi 2024 (5 days skin)
Manavi Wines
14% Georgian Red
Rkatsiteli 2023 (no skin)
Manavi Wines
13% Georgian White
Mtsvane 2023 (no skin)
Manavi Wines
12% Georgian White
Narcissus 2022
Wine Artisans
Chinuri... and Muscat?!
Golden 2022
Wine Artisans
97% Chinuri... 3% unknown!
Tsolikouri (Leshkeda) 2023
Oda Family Marani
Western Georgian Tsolukouri
Maro 2023
Oda Family Marani
Rose... but more a red/white blend
The Glass Wall 2023
Oda Family Marani
Red/White Georgian Combo
Ucha Kochi 2023
Vino Martville
LIGHT 10.5% Red Blend from the West
Tsolikouri No Skin 2023
Vino Martville
Direct Press Western Geoergian
Krakhuna 2023
Vino Martville
Krahuna from Western Georgia!
Exile on Caucasus 2023
Ori Marani
100% Rkatsiteli on skins
Chkhaveri 2020
Iberieli
Lighter Georgian Expression
Mtsvivani Khakhuri 2022
Iberieli
Green tea. Fennel. Pear. Nuts
Mtsvane 2023
Gelovani Cellar
3 months on skins in Qvevri
Mamastan Pet Nat 2024
Nino Gvantseladze
Tsitska, Tsolikouri and Krakhuna
Gvantsa's Wine Aladasturi Rosé Pet Nat
Baia's Wine
Georgian Pet Nat!
Gvantsa's Wine Tsitska Pet Nat 2023
Baia's Wine
Tsistka Pet Nat
Kidev Erti Rkatsiteli 2022
Lapati Wines
French Georgian
Super Ravi' Saperavi 2022
Lapati Wines
Carbonic red
Chinuri 'No Skin' 2022
Samtavisi Marani
Serve at room temperature
Nita 2022
Ori Marani
Exceptional Carbonic Saparavi!!!
Ancestors Wine Chkhaveri 2021 (RARE, 380 Bottles)
Dato's Wine
Tiny Plot of 150 Year Old Vines. SUPER SMOKEY!!!
Chkhaveri 2020
Dato's Wine
Still Blanc de Noirs. Apple bomb.
Tsolikouri 2022
Vino Martville
Pear. Sherbert. Dried Herbs. Lemon
Golden Blend 2022
Iberieli
For those wanting softer Tannins
Rkatsiteli 2022
Chona's Marani
Beautiful, yet intense Orange
Martha 2022
Vino Martville
Light Body. Low Acidity.
Kakhuri Mtsvane 2022
Vino Martville
15.5%. Notes of dried fruits. Smoke.
EOS 2021 (RARE, 550 bottles made)
Wine Artisans
Red & White Blend
Limes 2021 (RARE, 550 bottles made)
Wine Artisans
The wine deserves the name...
Tsolikouri 2022
Oda Family Marani
10% light. Mineralic.
Tetri Kamuri Tsolikouri 2022
Iberieli
Vanilla, Curry, Bitter Pear
Chkhaveri Sakvavistke 2021
Iberieli
Fig jam, tobacco, leather
Khikhvi 2022
Iberieli
Stone Fruits. Dill. Flowers. Ginger
Tetri Kamuri
Iberieli - Tetri Kamuri
More white than orange