Andria’s Gvino / Chateau Khashmi

Address / Location

Address: 10 I. Kvachadze Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Estate location: Khashmi village, Iori Valley, approximately 35 km southeast of Tbilisi

The winery’s production and vineyards are based in Khashmi, in the Kakheti region, while administrative offices are in Tbilisi. The name “Chateau Khashmi” refers to the family’s main estate vineyard and cellar.

Overview & Philosophy

Andria’s Gvino is a family-run winery founded by Alexander Wolski in 1984 and continued today by his son, George Wolski. The project unites traditional Georgian craftsmanship with natural winemaking principles.

The winery’s philosophy is simple: make pure, unmanipulated wines that express the natural character of each grape and vineyard. All wines are produced with no additives, no filtration, and no sulfites, relying solely on the integrity of the fruit and the qvevri method.

Andria’s Gvino adheres to organic viticulture — the vineyards are farmed without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or irrigation.

Vineyards & Grapes

• Estate vineyards total about 3 hectares, located across Kakheti, Kartli, and Imereti regions.

• Vines are dry-farmed (no irrigation) and harvested by hand.

• Grapes are sorted manually, with only the healthiest fruit selected for vinification.

• Yields are intentionally low, producing around three to four times less than industrial vineyards to ensure concentration and balance.

• Varieties include Saperavi Khashmi (PDO), Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Kisi, Khikhvi, Mtsvane, Chinuri, Tavkveri, Otskhanuri Sapere, Tsitska, Tsolikouri, and Krakhuna.

Winemaking & Cellar Practices

• All wines are fermented and aged in qvevri, the traditional Georgian clay amphorae buried underground.

• Native yeast fermentations only — no inoculated or commercial yeasts.

• No additives or chemical adjustments are made during winemaking.

• No filtration or fining — wines are bottled with natural sediment.

• No sulfites are added at any stage; only burning sulfur is used for qvevri cleaning.

• Only the free-run juice is used for wine; pomace is distilled into Chacha, Georgia’s traditional grape spirit.

• The wines are stored and aged naturally, in stable temperature and humidity conditions.

Notable Wines & Styles

• Saperavi Khashmi (PDO) – Deep, structured red with natural tannins and bright acidity.

• Kisi Qvevri – Amber wine with extended skin contact, showing floral and dried fruit notes.

• Rkatsiteli Amber – Textural and mineral, aged in qvevri with long maceration.

• Mtsvane Natural – Fragrant, lightly amber, with a clean, fresh finish.

• Otskhanuri Sapere – Western Georgian red, vivid in color and freshness.

All wines reflect a balance between ancient qvevri technique and modern precision, resulting in transparent, vibrant expressions of Georgia’s indigenous grapes.

Production & Positioning

• Annual production: approximately 8,000–10,000 bottles.

• Wines are positioned in the natural and artisanal segment, distributed through small importers and specialty retailers worldwide.

• The estate is a member of the Georgian Natural Wine Association and regularly participates in international natural wine fairs and tastings.