Chona’s Marani Winery: A Family Legacy in Kakheti

Located in the picturesque Kakheti region of Georgia, Chona’s Marani is a family-owned winery that embodies a rich tradition of winemaking passed down through generations. The family’s dedication to producing exceptional Georgian wines is evident in every bottle.

At Chona’s Marani, traditional winemaking techniques blend seamlessly with modern innovations, ensuring the highest quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.

Handpicked Grapes from Family Vineyards

Chona’s Marani takes pride in using only grapes from their own vineyards, cultivated with bio-organic farming practices. Family members are actively involved in every aspect of vineyard management. Nestled in the Tsinandali protected area, the vineyards are situated in the village of Kurdgelauri at an elevation of approximately 550 meters. Spanning 2 hectares, the vineyards grow indigenous grape varieties such as Kakhetian, Mtsvane, Rkatsiteli, and Saperavi. The grape harvest begins at the end of September, with careful monitoring to ensure only the finest grapes are selected.

Traditional Qvevri Winemaking

Once harvested, the grapes are transported to the cellar with utmost care to maintain their quality. The crushed grapes, along with their skins, are placed in a Qvevri, a traditional clay vessel that has been used for over 8,000 years. The unique properties of the clay, combined with Georgia's climate, impart distinctive flavors to the wines. Chona’s Marani produces a variety of wines, including Rkatsiteli Amber Dry, Kakhetian Mtsvane Amber Dry, Kisi Amber Dry, and Saperavi Red Dry, each showcasing the rich heritage of Georgian winemaking.

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Laura Krantz
October 22, 2024
The wine was excellent, the food was delicious (especially the eggplant), the view was spectacular, and the owner extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
Scott Carney
October 21, 2024
Georginan wine often has a musty aftertaste—which made me write off the whole industry…until I tried Chona’s Marani. This is the best natural wine I’ve ever had.
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Location

Location Bakhtrioni St 16, Telavi, Kakheti, 2200, Georgia

Region

Tsinandali, Kakheti, Georgia

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Restaurant
Pets Allowed
Bus Parking

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine
Fortified Wine
Spirits

Grape varieties

Rkatsiteli
Kakhuri Mtsvane
Saperavi
Kisi

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Laura Krantz
Reviewed on October 22, 2024

The wine was excellent, the food was delicious (especially the eggplant), the view was spectacular, and the owner extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

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Scott Carney
Reviewed on October 21, 2024

Georginan wine often has a musty aftertaste—which made me write off the whole industry…until I tried Chona’s Marani. This is the best natural wine I’ve ever had.

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Lara

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Reviewed on October 12, 2023

Wine tasting

We had a good time at Chona's Marani, but it was different than expected. The person who should do the tour with us and especially speaks English was not there and we have spoken with him only briefly on the phone. This was of course very unfortunate... Instead, his parents have taken over, who were very cordial and have given a lot of effort, but only knew a little English. This made it difficult to ask questions. It was also not really a tour. The parents showed us the room with the Qveri and then we went to their house to eat and taste the wine. The food was home cooked and very tasty! We were given 2 wines to try and we were kindly allowed to take the two bottles home as well. We were there for about 2 hours and also had a nice time with the parents despite the communication difficulties. However, the tour was actually designed for 3 hours and there should also be 3 wines to taste. We have therefore deducted a star because we were promised something else when booking and thus also the price-performance ratio has no longer been right.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chona's Marani Winery

Where is Chona's Marani Winery located?

Chona's Marani Winery is located in Tsinandali, Georgia

What type of wines does Chona's Marani Winery produce?

Chona's Marani Winery produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine, Fortified Wine, Spirits.

What grape varieties do they plant at Chona's Marani Winery?

At Chona's Marani Winery, they cultivate Rkatsiteli, Kakhuri Mtsvane, Saperavi, Kisi.

What languages do they speak at the Chona's Marani Winery?

At Chona's Marani Winery they speak English.

Do they produce organic wines at Chona's Marani Winery?

No, Chona's Marani Winery is not an organic wine producer.