Nino
Chitoshvili
From Tbilisi concert halls to Kakheti qvevris. A pianist who discovered that wine, not music, better harmonized with her inner world—and founded Chito's Gvino in 2017 to prove it.
Nino Chitoshvili trained as a professional pianist in Tbilisi, but in 2010 she pivoted to wine tourism, guiding visitors through Georgia's ancient wine regions. By 2017, she buried her first qvevris in the courtyard of her Martkopi home, 30 minutes from Tbilisi. Today, she farms 3 hectares in the celebrated Mukuzani micro-zone of Vachnadziani, crafting amber and red wines that have won gold medals and international acclaim.
The Pianist
Professional pianist by education, wine guide by calling. Believes that emotional response to wine better harmonizes with her inner world than music ever did.
The Vigneronne
Member of Georgian Association of Organic Winemaking. Farms organically and biodynamically, with Vano as partner and winemaker. Son Ivan now joins the harvest.
The Qvevri Method
7-9 months buried underground in traditional clay vessels. UNESCO-recognized heritage. No cultured yeast, no filtration, no SO₂.
Ancient Georgian Tradition
All wines ferment and age in qvevri—eggs-shaped clay vessels buried in the earth. Whites get skin contact (amber wine), reds get depth and structure. This 8,000-year-old method is part of Georgia's intangible cultural heritage.
3 hectares in Vachnadziani village, Mukuzani micro-zone—ideal for both Saperavi and amber wines. Brown forest soil and calcareous clay. Gold medal winner at international Saperavi competition (2021).
"Each grape is a note. Together they make a composition—a vintage that captures the feeling of the year."— Nino Chitoshvili on Rtveli 2025
The Wines
Small production—up to 10,000 bottles annually (started with just 3,000). 97% exported to USA, France, Denmark, Israel, and Latvia. Featured at New York's Vinyl Wine Bar.
Rkatsiteli–Mtsvane Blend
From one hectare co-planted vineyard "Sachaleebi" in Vachnadziani. 50/50 blend, wild co-fermentation in qvevri for 7 months. Dried herbs, autumn leaves, tobacco, cardamom. Perfumed, structured, enduring. The 2021 shows flor-like complexity.
Qvevri
800 Bottles
Rkatsiteli
Single variety amber from the red grape cru of Vachnadziani—Nino proves white grapes thrive here through soil and microclimate, not convention. Bright as midsummer sun, dried fruit, rich tannin yet only 12.5% ABV.
Old School Kakhetian
Sept Harvest
Saperavi
From Akura village zone—typically deep with black chokeberry. But Nino seeks fresh, concentrated, fruity expression, avoiding typical industrial yeast profiles. 2019 vintage: only 40% juice pressed, incredible concentration. Gold medal winner 2021.
Gold Medal
Deep & Fruity
Pink Paradise
Blend of Rkatsiteli and Saperavi. Guava, strawberry, bright and refreshing. The playful side of Chito's Gvino—proving qvevri method can produce light, joyful wines too.
Fresh & Fruity
Guava Notes
Rkatsiteli–Kisi–Khikhvi
Triple white blend showcasing Georgia's aromatic diversity. Structured, textural, with tension and finesse. The complexity of three varieties in one qvevri.
Aromatic
Tension
Visit & Contact
Marani (cellar) in Martkopi, 30 minutes from Tbilisi. Vineyards in Vachnadziani village, Mukuzani micro-zone. By appointment. Featured at Vinyl Wine Bar NYC.
Cellar
Martkopi
30 min from Tbilisi
Courtyard Qvevris
Vineyard
Vachnadziani
Mukuzani Zone
3 Hectares
Method
Qvevri 7-9 Months
No Cultured Yeast
No Filtration
Recognition
Gold Medal 2021
Intl Saperavi Comp
Georgian Organic Assoc