2023 Iago, Chinuri, Kartli Region_Bordeaux and refined structure in relative

and refined structure in relative obscurity – outside of Michelin-starred wine lists and plugged-in enthusiasts

This wine is a precious time capsule: “Vinha Centenaria” comes from a rare pocket of 100+ year-old vineyards that act as guardians of the island's native grapes and traditional vineyard composition

rooted in the predominantly sandy soils of the Lirac appellation on the Rhône's right bank

The 2021 Vino Nobile sultry and alluring with dark red fruit

and low rainfall

2023 Iago, Chinuri, Kartli Region_Bordeaux and refined structure in relativeIago Bitarishvili, Georgias first certified organic winemaker, produces this benchmark Chinuri from 60 year old vines in the Mukhrani Valley. The 2023 vintage was a triumph of patience; after a cold, wet spring and intense disease pressure, Iago waited until late October to harvest, securing the grapes signature 'nerve' and ripeness. Fermented with full stem inclusion in 2,000 liter buried qvevri, the wine underwent a rare seven month maceration to