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White dry
“Dakishvili Family Cuvée Amber 2020” is a wine that reflects the philosophy of family winemaking, where Kakheti tradition meets a conscious, modern interpretation. Produced in small quantities from local grape varieties, this wine embodies authenticity and craftsmanship. In 2025, it was awarded a Gold Medal at the Lithuanian Wine Championship as the Best Natural White Wine, confirming its quality and distinctive character.
The aroma is complex and layered, revealing notes of dried apricots, orange peel, ripe apples, honey, dried herbs, and subtle tea nuances. As the wine opens in the glass, nutty and gently spicy tones gradually emerge.
On the palate, the wine is structured, with clearly defined yet well-balanced tannins. The texture is dense but not heavy. Fresh acidity maintains balance, while the long, slightly gripping finish adds depth and seriousness.
The grapes are grown in the Kakheti region, where warm days and cool nights allow full ripening while preserving natural acidity. The soils contribute structure and mineral backbone, and the long growing season allows the development of aromatic complexity characteristic of the region.
The wine is fermented in qvevri clay vessels, using native yeasts and an extended skin maceration. Minimal intervention preserves the character of the grapes and the expression of terroir, while ageing takes place in a traditional manner, without excessive technological influence.
Serve at 12–14 °C. Pairs well with mature cheeses, grilled vegetables, poultry, oriental cuisine, or simply as a meditative wine for the evening.
Dakishvili Family (also known as Dakishvili Wine Cellar) is a family-owned winery located in Kakheti, in the village of Shalauri near Telavi, specializing in the production of limited-edition, high-quality wines. The estate was founded in 2002 by Giorgi (Gogi) Dakishvili, and the family’s winemaking tradition spans more than a century, with knowledge passed down from generation to generation.
The Dakishvili family grows grapes and produces wine directly from their own vineyards, ensuring that the character of each vintage is fully reflected in the bottle. In addition, the winery cooperates with selected partner growers, sourcing high-quality fruit for certain wines.
Annual production reaches approximately 50,000 bottles, with most wines released in small batches, giving each release a distinct identity and sense of origin. The family cellars house both production and ageing facilities, where wines undergo classical winemaking processes as well as traditional qvevri fermentation — an ancient Georgian method using clay vessels buried underground, which remains a cornerstone of Kakheti’s winemaking heritage.
The winery produces a wide range of styles, from dry white and amber wines (including kisi/qvevri styles) to red, rosé, and sparkling wines, reflecting both the diversity of the Kakheti region and the potential of local grape varieties.
As the founder, Gogi Dakishvili is known not only as the head of the family estate but also as a figure who contributed to the development of modern Georgian winemaking following the collapse of the Soviet Union. In later years, his son Temuri Dakishvili joined the project, bringing a new generation’s perspective and continuing the family’s winemaking legacy.
