Région Kakheti

Located in eastern Georgia, the Kakheti region is the country’s historic and wine-growing heartland, often considered the birthplace of wine worldwide. Nestled between the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains and the Alazani Valley, this vast wine-growing region enjoys a warm, dry continental climate that is ideal for optimal grape ripening while preserving a beautiful acidity profile.

The varied soils, a mix of alluvial deposits, clay, and limestone formations, contribute to the diversity of aromatic profiles. Kakheti is distinguished above all by its preservation of traditional winemaking methods, notably aging in qvevri—large buried clay amphorae used for the fermentation and maceration of wines—a practice recognized as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The region showcases iconic indigenous grape varieties such as Saperavi, which produces deep, structured, and intensely colored red wines, as well as Rkatsiteli and Kisi for white wines, often vinified with skin contact, resulting in amber-colored wines with tannic textures and complex aromas of dried fruit, spices, and tea.

Wines from Kakheti are characterized by their strong identity, structure, and authenticity. Blending millennia-old traditions with a focus on quality, this region fully embodies the distinctiveness of Georgian viticulture and its unique approach to wine, which is deeply rooted in its terroir and culture.