Natenadze Wines

WINES

MESKHURI RED

Meskhuri Red

Grape Varieties:
A rare foraged, co-fermented field blend of Meskhuri Shavi, Kharistvala (Bull's eye red), and Tskhenisdzudzu (Horse’s Breast).

Visual and Aroma Profile:
Translucent light-to-medium ruby in color. Expressive aromas of wild forest berries, tart red cherries and field strawberries, with delicate notes of dried herbs, violet, damp earth, and exotic spice.

Palate and Structure:
Elegant and light-to-medium-bodied, with a silky texture, bright, refreshing acidity, and fine-grained tannins. Juicy, savory, and mineral-driven, with a long, graceful finish.

Serving and Preparation:
Serve at 14–16°C. Allow 15–20 minutes to breathe before serving. Pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, pork, mushrooms, grilled meats, charcuterie and traditional Georgian cuisine.

TAMARIS VAZI

Tamaris Vazi

Grape Varieties:
100% Tamaris Vazi, a rare foraged endemic wild Meskhetian grape variety.

Visual and Aroma Profile:
Deep ruby to dark burgundy in color. Complex aromas of fresh red currant, pomegranate, wild cherry, and forest berries, layered with dried herbs, leather, petrichor, ginger and nutmeg.

Palate and Structure:
Full-bodied, powerful and textured, with vibrant acidity, robust yet balanced tannins and a very long, elegant finish. Extended Qvevri skin contact gives the wine remarkable depth and complexity.

Serving and Preparation:
Serve at 16–18°C. Decant for 15–25 minutes before serving. Excellent with roasted lamb or pork, game, mushrooms, aged cheeses and traditional Georgian dishes.

MESKHURI AMBER

Meskhuri Amber

Grape Varieties:
A rare foraged, co-fermented field blend of Akhaltsikhuri Tetri, Meskhuri Mtsvane, Chitiskvertskha Tetri (Bird’s Egg White), and Chitistvala Tetri (Bird’s Eye White).

Visual and Aroma Profile:
Brilliant, translucent pale amber-gold with copper reflections. Aromas of wild meadow flowers, nectarine, citrus marmalade, green plum and orange peel, followed by wild tarragon, sage and peppermint.

Palate and Structure:
Silky, elegant and beautifully structured, with supple fine-grained tannins and bright, refreshing acidity. Crisp white fruit, mineral notes and subtle cranberry lead to an exceptionally long, clean and herbaceous finish.

Serving and Preparation:
Serve at 12–14°C, never ice-cold. Allow the wine to breathe before serving. Highly versatile with Georgian cuisine, roasted poultry, mushrooms, seafood, fatty fish, charcuterie and aged cheeses.

Production Facts

Harvest & Terroir

All three wines are produced from rare, indigenous Meskhetian grape varieties, much of the fruit being hand-harvested from wild and ancient vines growing in the forests, abandoned villages, and historic terraces of high-altitude Meskheti. The vineyards and wild vines are found between 1,000 and 1,650 meters above sea level, rooted in the region’s volcanic, basalt and limestone soils.

Harvest takes place manually and often very late in the season, with some grapes remaining on the vine until the first serious mountain frosts. In the cold Meskhetian climate, the berries may freeze naturally several times before harvest, concentrating their character and contributing to the distinctive identity of these wines.

Ancient Vines

Some of the vines used for these wines are estimated to be 100 to 450+ years old. Growing wild, often climbing high into forest trees or surviving in abandoned historical terraces, these ancient vines are living remnants of Meskheti’s lost winemaking heritage.

Natural Winemaking Process

The wines are made according to the traditional Georgian Qvevri method. Grapes are fermented spontaneously with their indigenous wild yeasts and remain in contact with their skins and chacha for approximately 6–8 months, allowing the wines to develop their natural structure, texture, color and complexity.

After Qvevri maturation, the wines are transferred to stainless-steel tanks, where they rest and naturally settle and mature for approximately 1–2 years before bottling. From the beginning of fermentation to the final bottling, each wine therefore undergoes a 2–3 year natural maturation process.

The wines are produced with minimal intervention, without fining and, where applicable, bottled unfiltered. No commercial yeasts are used.

Limited Production

Production of each wine is strictly limited, reflecting the rarity of the ancient vines and the small quantities of grapes available. Every bottle is individually numbered, making each vintage a traceable and limited expression of Meskheti’s unique landscape and forgotten viticultural heritage.

These wines are not simply made in Meskheti — they are shaped by Meskheti: its altitude, volcanic soils, ancient vines, extreme climate, and centuries-old Georgian winemaking tradition.

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