Meshkuri Ts'iteli

At a Glance

Why We Love It

We love Meshkuri Ts'iteli because the grapes are foraged from wild vines climbing high in the mountain forests of Meskheti. It is not just a wine; it is a piece of living viticultural history.

Description

Meshkuri Ts'iteli brings together Meskhuri Sapere, Meskhuri Kharistvala and Tskhenis Dzudzu Tetri, rare Georgian varieties harvested from wild vines in Meskheti. The wine is deeply connected to forest, mountain and history, offering savoury red-fruit character, wild herbs, earthy complexity and a structure that feels both ancient and alive.

Technical Details

Origin
Meskheti, Georgia.

Fruit Source
Wild forest vines, not conventional vineyards.

Harvest
Hand harvested from vines growing naturally in mountain forests.

Vinification
Traditional Georgian methods.

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Deep red.

Nose
Wild berries, herbs, forest floor and savoury spice.

Palate
Textured, savoury and vibrant with gentle tannin and a long finish.

Food Pairing

·       Roast poultry

·       Mushrooms

·       Slow-cooked meats

·       Aged cheeses

·       Georgian cuisine

About the Producer

Working in the historic region of Meskheti, Giorgi Natenadze is helping preserve one of the world's most extraordinary viticultural traditions. Few winemakers anywhere in the world work the way he does, searching remote mountain forests for wild grapevines climbing high into the trees and harvesting fruit from plants that have grown naturally and remained hidden for centuries. Many of these vines are between 100 and 200 years old, while some are more than 400 years old and still producing grapes today. By identifying, protecting and vinifying fruit from these remarkable plants, Natenadze is helping safeguard a living piece of Georgia's viticultural heritage.

For Wine Geeks

·       Meskhuri Sapere, Meskhuri Kharistvala, Tskhenis Dzudzu Tetri

·       Meskheti, Georgia

·       Traditional Georgian qvevri methods

·       No conventional vineyards

Our Take

Few wines tell a story this unusual. Wild forest vines, rare grapes and ancient Georgian methods in one bottle.