CHUBINI

Shilda, Georgia

Tornike Chubinidize might have the name of a warrior (translates to first name: god of victo-ry, last name: archer), but he has the heart of a poet. Situated at the base of the Caucuses in the village of Shilda, Tornike makes just 2 wines and cares for them so deeply that he sleeps next to his qvevri during fermentation.

The Sapervai grapes are picked in early August to ensure juiciness and density, then aged in qvevri for 2 months before being transferred to stainless steel. The Rkatsiteli also has its time in qveveri which gives it a classic amber color and a depth of flavor that brings to mind dark spirits.