Georgia: Guria, Adjara

Ideal with seafood, light poultry, fruit-based salads, and mild cheeses. Rosé or sparkling expressions pair especially well with appetizers, while amber or semi-sweet versions complement roasted vegetables and spiced dishes.

Chkhaveri is an indigenous grape variety from western Georgia, primarily cultivated in the Guria and Adjara regions near the Black Sea. Traditionally grown on high pergolas along humid hillsides, Chkhaveri is prized for its versatility—producing dry, semi-sweet, and sparkling wines that are bright, aromatic, and refined. It is one of Georgia’s rarest and most elegant pink-skinned varieties.

• Appearance: Chkhaveri wines range from pale rose-gold to light ruby depending on skin contact. In qvevri or more oxidative styles, they deepen to copper or amber-pink hues with brilliant clarity.
• Aromas & Flavors: Expect fragrant notes of strawberry, raspberry, and wild rose with hints of pomegranate, citrus zest, and subtle spice. Extended aging or qvevri fermentation adds complexity, bringing nuances of honey, dried fruit, and herbal undertones.
• Style & Structure: Light to medium-bodied with lively acidity and gentle tannins. Chkhaveri adapts beautifully to both still and sparkling styles—fresh and zesty when young, or creamy and textured when aged on lees. Qvevri versions show added depth and savory character.
• Character: Chkhaveri represents the delicate, coastal side of Georgian viticulture—fresh, floral, and precise. Its graceful balance of fruit, acidity, and texture makes it one of Georgia’s most charming and gastronomic grape varieties.