Akhmeta Wine House
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Akhmeta Wine House 〰️
About Akhmeta Wine House
Background: Founded in 2014, Akhmeta Wine House is a family-based winery in the Akhmeta Municipality of Kakheti, Georgia, at the heart of the Alazani River Valley, 500–550 meters above sea level. It is a member of the Natural Wine Association of Georgia and focuses on preserving the vineyard ecosystem, biodiversity, and natural biological cycles. The winery is certified organic by Caucascert (ISO-17065, recognized in Georgia, the EU, and Switzerland), with bio-certified vineyards since 2019 and wines since 2020.
Wines and Methods: Akhmeta Wine House produces natural, unfiltered qvevri wines using traditional Kakhetian methods. Grapes are hand-harvested, fermented with natural yeasts in qvevri (clay vessels buried underground), and macerated for up to six months with skins, stems, and seeds (chacha), resulting in tannic, antioxidant-rich wines with high phenolic compounds. Their primary grape varieties include:
Rkatsiteli: Amber, dry, with aromas of dried fig, toasted walnut, and field flowers; full-bodied and harmonious.
Kakhuri Mtsvane: Light straw-colored, aromatic, and vibrant.
Saperavi: Bold red, rich in tannins.
Kisi and Khikhvi: Complex amber wines with notes of field flowers, peaches, apricots, and dried fruits.
Kakhuri Mtsvivani: An upcoming release. The winery’s vineyards, including 30-year-old Rkatsiteli at Sabero and newer plantings at Alaverdi Monastery (Kisi, Khikhvi, Saperavi), benefit from a microclimate ideal for grape ripening, with carbonate and volcanogenic soils.
Significance: Akhmeta Wine House is dedicated to organic and natural winemaking, earning accolades such as “Best Wines of Georgia” at the 49th General Assembly of Association De La Sommellerie International for their 2016 Rkatsiteli, Kakhuri Mtsvane, and Saperavi qvevri wines. They export to the US, EU, China, and Japan, and their production has grown from 3,000 to 15,000 bottles annually. The winery also offers wine tourism experiences, including tastings and vineyard visits.
Contact: Located at Rustaveli 38, Akhmeta, Kakheti, Georgia. Phone: +995 599 001 212, Email: info@akhmetawinehouse.com