David Leladze’s Family Marani — Wine in Imereti, Georgia

Wine — Imereti, Georgia

My winemaking history began in 1890 when my great-grandfather, Mikheil, built a wine cellar in the village of Rokhi, in the Imereti region. A considerable amount of wine was produced and successfully sold in Georgia and Russia. Mikheil passed away at the age of 105, leaving behind the attributes of a traditional wine cellar. Most importantly, he passed on to me the centuries-old wisdom and love of winemaking.
Winemaking is a way of life in my family. I am the fourth generation to continue this tradition. My great-grandfather started winemaking in 1890 when he was 35 years old. In my cellar, I