Our year
From vine to bottle
A year at Mtevani in five steps – scroll along with the seasons.
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March
Pruning the vines
Each vine is pruned by hand, leaving only the strongest canes. Fewer grapes, more taste.
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September
The harvest
Family, neighbours and friends pick the grapes into wicker baskets – with songs and a long lunch.
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September
Pressing in the satsnakheli
The grapes are pressed in a wooden trough. Juice, skins and seeds go together into the qvevri.
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October – April
Resting in the qvevri
Buried in the cool earth, the wine ferments and rests on its skins all winter long.
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May
Into the bottle
The qvevri are opened, the clear wine is drawn off and bottled by hand – ready for your table.
Spend an afternoon in the vineyard
Book a tasting or pick up your case – we will open the cellar door for you.