In the middle of Alazani Valley, lies Kakheti’s largest and most important city, Telavi. Just outside the city is where TELAVI WINE CELLAR was founded in 1915. For nearly a century, we have blended innovation with a sense of history, keeping faithful to the noble traditions of Kakhetian winemaking, while adapting to modern methods to produce wines that would please the most refined, and discerning global palate. The wines of TELAVI WINE CELLAR embody the personality and diversity of Georgian viticulture and highlight our determination to present the best of our diverse local grape varieties.
Marani Kindzmarauli
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Appellation: Kindzmarauli Specific Viticulture area (SVA)
Climate type: Moderate continental
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Varietal composition: Saperavi 100%
Grape source: 100% Kindzmarauli Specific Viticulture area, Company own vineyards, south facing bank of Alazani River
Color: Purple red with inky hue along the rim
Aromas: Crashed blackberry jam and wild raspberry
Palate: Sweet and ripe blackberry and raspberry comfiture are prevailing the initial palate. Finish is lingering with lively acidity and sweet and fruity aftertaste
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Marani Khvanchkara
Winegrowing region: RACHA-LECHKHUMI viticulture region
Appellation: Khvanchkara Specific Viticulture Area (SVA)
Climate type: Moderate continental
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Varietal composition: Aleksandreuli 50%, Mujuretuli 50%
Grape source: 100% Kvanchkara Specific Viticulture area, right bank (south facing) of Rioni River
Color: Light ruby color
Aromas: The complex aromas of red fruit, dominated by Strawberry and Raspberry
Palate: Mouth is lively with sweet strawberry and is followed by a mellow blend of dried red berries mix, though there’s plenty of lively acidity to keep it fresh and balanced
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Marani Akhasheni
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Appellation: Akhasheni Specific Viticulture Area (SVA)
Climate type: Moderate continental
Wine classification: Appellation wine
Varietal composition: Saperavi 100%
Grape source: 100% Akhasheni Specific Viticulture area, north facing bank of Alazani River
Color: Dark red color
Aromas: The rich and complex bouquet, with fresh notes of blackberries and cherry.
Palate: Mouth-filling black fruit on the palate with notes of damson. Mid-palate is round and sweet with blackberry jam and prolongs to well-balanced aftertaste.
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Marani Alazani Valley Red
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Climate type: Moderate continental
Wine classification: Regional wine
Varietal composition: Saperavi 100%
Grape source: 50% from Kondoli vineyards, the rest throughout Kakheti
Color: Dark red with purple hues
Aromas: Dominant blackcurrant, blackberry and cherry aromas
Palate: Fresh and fruity, though full bodied. Varietal flavors transferred from the nose are perfectly balanced by the versatile and sweet finish
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Marani Alazani Valley White
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Climate type: Moderate continental
Wine classification: Regional wine
Varietal composition: Rkatsiteli 90%, Mtsvane 10%
Grape source: 50% Kondoli Vineyards, 50% from North-West of Kakheti
Color: Bright pale greenish-yellow wine
Aromas: It has an intriguing bouquet of toasted nuts and ripe apples with the touch of quince and melon.
Palate: The taste is fresh with mild acidity and gently sweet and round with dominant notes of candied quince peel.
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Marani Saperavi
Winegrowing region: KAKHETI viticulture region
Climate type: Moderate continental
Wine classification: Regional wine
Varietal composition: Saperavi 100%
Grape source: 100% Kondoli Vineyards
Color: Deep, dark red color
Aromas: Ripe black cherry and blackcurrant aromas are dominant
Palate: Shows flavours of fleshy, juicy blackberry and overripe cornelian cherry with some notes of dried prune. The aftertaste is juicy and round, with firm and ripe tannins at the end.
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