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Archil's Wine
The history of the cellar founded by us in 2011, is nurtured with respect for the vine and the heritage of Georgian winemaking. We purchased an old vineyard in 2010. Rkatsitli and Saperavi grapevines planted in 1970 on an area of 0.84 hectares were in an unfavorable condition, the vines were old, had lost their formation, and were quite sparse. Due to this situation, experienced winegrowers advised me to uproot the old vines and plant a new vineyard, But what others associated with the ruins of the past, I saw a great potential, nurtured by life experience. Soon the vine revealed its true potential. With years of dedication, tender care, and the support of natural rhythm, the vineyard was reborn. As a reward, we received the best wine with an incomparable aroma, which was a kind of expression of gratitude from the vine itself. As a sign of respect, this old vine is depicted on the label of “Archil’s Wine”. The constant search and desire for innovation are an integral part of the development and progress of my winemaking since its inception. By combining the old technology of Kakhuri winemaking (allowing stems and skins to remain in contact during the alcoholic fermentation), modern approaches (aging wine in oak barrels) and my own winemaking technology (taking into account the location of the vineyard and the characteristics of the grape variety), I produce high-quality products. Currently, the annual production volume is around 8000-10000 bottles. From growing the grapes to delivering the wine to the customer, each bottle of wine is created by hand, which allows me to have maximum control over the quality. Freshly picked grapes from the vineyard are immediately transferred to the receiving department of the winery, where they are sorted, changed and pressed. In winter, the sedimentation and stabilization of wine stones occurs through natural cold. After this, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels, where it is aged for one and a half to two years. Observation and laboratory control allow me to maintain the healthy state of the wine. After bottling, the wine is sealed with a high-quality natural cork, after which the wine continues to age. A year – year and a half after bottling, when the wine reaches the desired ageing we offer it to customers. Our wine, created with such an approach and desire, has been recognized by sommeliers and wine lovers for many years. It has received many awards at various competitions. Today, each bottle of "Archil’s Wine" tells the story of Georgia's eternal beauty, durability, authenticity and is popular in many countries around the world. Our wine is enjoyed in countries such as Poland, Germany, Japan, Sweden, Denmark, England, France, Ukraine, Israel and Singapore.
Kurdgelauri village, Kakheti
65-70% of Georgian vineyards are located in Kakheti. The vineyards producing the best quality wines here are planted in the basins of the Alazani and Iori rivers, at an altitude of 400-700 meters above sea level. Our vineyard is located on the right bank of the Alazani, on the slopes of Mount Tsiv-Gombori, at an altitude of 510 meters above sea level, in Tsinandali microzone, in village Kurdgelauri. The climate here is moderately continental. The cool breeze blowing from Mount Tsiv-Gombori leads to a wide range of fluctuations in day and night temperatures, which creates an ideal microclimate for better ripening of grapes. The soil is loamy and rich with minerals, which gives the wine made from the grapes grown here a unique and special character. At this stage, the area of our vineyard is 2.24 hectares, of which the old vineyard, purchased in 2010, is: 0.74 hectares of Rkatsiteli and 0.1 hectares of Saperavi, and the one planted by me - 0.6 hectares of Saperavi and 0.8 hectares of Kisi. It is important that the roots of old vines are very deep in the soil. Through them, more diverse minerals reach the plant, which determines the interesting aromas and taste characteristics of the wine. At the same time, old vines are less fructiferous, which determines the high quality and special taste of the wine. Since 2014, I have been using only biological and environmentally friendly products for vineyard care, as well as herbal infusions prepared by us. To ensure the quality of the wine, I attach particular importance to agro-technological work on vineyard care and grape quality control. In case of a bountiful harvest, we carry out a “green harvest”: operation - removing some bunches to reduce the yield, which helps to improve the quality of the remaining bunches and ultimately results in the highest quality of the wine.
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