An authentic Kakhetian marani designed for small-batch, handcrafted wines and spirits — created by friends, for friends.
Located in the winemaking village of Ikalto, our marani combines centuries-old qvevri traditions with precise modern temperature control. We deliberately keep our capacity limited to give every liter the artisanal attention it deserves.
Buried deep beneath the marani floor, our clay qvevris provide ideal natural thermal stability. The earth maintains a constant temperature, allowing natural wild yeast fermentation and slow maturation without artificial intervention.
We follow the traditional Kakhetian method — fermenting white grapes on full skin, seed, and pomace contact to create rich, amber-hued wines with remarkable texture and longevity.
Beyond wine, our marani takes immense pride in traditional spirit making ("Zaodoba"). We double-distil fresh grape pomace using copper stills, meticulously separating heads and tails for absolute purity and smoothness.
Crafted slow and precise. The double distillation process creates an exceptionally clean, high-proof spirit with rich grape aromas.
Selected batches are infused naturally with fresh garden mint, local peaches, and botanicals for distinctive aromatic complexity.
A portion of our chacha matures with natural oak chips, taking on warm vanilla tones, subtle amber color, and velvet smoothness.
Our marani is a living cellar created to welcome every guest as a close friend — with open doors, cold chacha, warm qvevri wine, and genuine Kakhetian hospitality.
"One of the most authentic wine experiences in Kakheti. The qvevri tasting and local chacha felt like visiting true friends."— Anna, Germany
"A hidden gem in Ikalto. The cellar tour and hospitality were unlike anything we experienced elsewhere in Georgia."— Marco, Italy
"Not a commercial tourist stop — a real, living marani with true soul. You feel the passion in every glass."— Sophie, France
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