The grapes from an organic vineyard were fermented by wild yeasts, sepage of 30% of Otskhanuri sapere and 70% of Tsolikouri with 100% Otskhanuri sapare's skin contact during 1 month and thеn aged in qvevri within 12 months. No chemicals added in the process. Unfiltered.

Vintage 2021.

The nose is bursting with notes of inky black fruits and rose petals. This is a well-structured, dry wine with medium tannins and some serious character. If you’re seeking Georgian reds that aren’t made from the ubiquitous Saperavi, this is the wine for you. The palate reveals rich red berry notes - look for flavours of plum, black cherry and wild forest fruits, supplemented by a herbaceous vein and hints of smoke. Despite the vividly dark colour, this is an immensely drinkable wine, with balanced levels of acidity and a pleasant tanginess. You can pair this with some dense meat dishes, such as lamb kebabs, beef bourguignon or a simply dressed steak.

Along with their organic, hands-on approach to wine-making, those at Archil Guniava utilise a lot of rarely-seen Georgian varietals. Otskhanuri Sapere is one of the oldest red grape varietals in Georgia and grows almost exclusively within the western region of Imereti. It makes intensely coloured, tannic red wines, and with Archil Guniava’s careful craftsmanship, this particular Otskhanuri Sapere has some incredible cellaring potential.

Archil Guniava’s vineyard and Cellarare located in Zestaphoni, Kvaliti Village. Vines are planted on a 1.5 hectare land at 300 meters above sea level where soil structure and climate are ideal for the grapes culture. He grows different ind of grapes such as: Tsolikauri, Tsitska, Krakhuna, Otskhanuri Sapere, Dzelshavi, Dondglabi and Mgaloblishvili. Archil uses old Qvevris for his vinifications as well as natural winemaking methods.