Tchotiashvili Family Winery was founded in 2002 and is one of the first family wineries to have decided to produce wine at an early stage of Georgian wine development. The winery is located in the village of Saniore, Kakheti region, Eastern Georgia. The winery has more than 40 grape varieties on which Kakha Tchotiashvili (winemaker and founder) conducts experiments every year. The winery uses 14 different varieties for commercial purposes, including several international grape varieties as well. Tchotiashvili family winery is medium-sized among wineries and produces wines from grapes harvested from its own vineyards using the traditional Georgian method in qvevri, with the help of an endemic yeast culture.
The wine has a medium cherry color, with aromas of old wood cabinet, wine cellar, raspberry, strawberry, and dried flowers. The wine is balanced, has a medium body, high alcohol, medium acidity, and a long, fruit-oriented finish. The wine is ready to be enjoyed and does not require further aging. Serve between 2022-2026 with spicy dishes, roast pork, and a variety of Spanish tapas.
Gio Potskhverashvili
Wine critic, WSET Level 3
- Light Ruby
- Balanced tannins
- Qvevri
- Tavkveri
- Saniore
- Kakheti
Tchotiashvili Family Winery was founded in 2002 and is one of the first family wineries to have decided to produce wine at an early stage of Georgian wine development. The winery is located in the village of Saniore, Kakheti region, Eastern Georgia. The winery has more than 40 grape varieties on which Kakha Tchotiashvili (winemaker and founder) conducts experiments every year. The winery uses 14 different varieties for commercial purposes, including several international grape varieties as well. Tchotiashvili family winery is medium-sized among wineries and produces wines from grapes harvested from its own vineyards using the traditional Georgian method in qvevri, with the help of an endemic yeast culture.
The wine has a medium cherry color, with aromas of old wood cabinet, wine cellar, raspberry, strawberry, and dried flowers. The wine is balanced, has a medium body, high alcohol, medium acidity, and a long, fruit-oriented finish. The wine is ready to be enjoyed and does not require further aging. Serve between 2022-2026 with spicy dishes, roast pork, and a variety of Spanish tapas.
Gio Potskhverashvili
Wine critic, WSET Level 3