Ninos Marani Ojaleshi Qvevri 2025 introduces one of western Georgia's native red grape varieties. Made in Imereti using traditional qvevri, it offers another perspective on Georgian reds beyond the better-known wines made from Saperavi.

Ojaleshi and the wine culture of Imereti

Ojaleshi is a red grape rooted in Georgian viticulture. Ninos Marani works around Baghdati in Imereti, cultivating other local varieties such as Tsolikouri and Otskhanuri Sapere. This diversity is one of the most intriguing aspects of western Georgian wine.

The qvevri tradition

For this red, the winery uses qvevri, the traditional Georgian earthenware vessels employed in winemaking. Clay-vessel production forms part of the wine's identity and connects the Ojaleshi grape with a deeply rooted regional practice.

A discovery among Georgian reds

The 2025 vintage is a considered choice for a tasting of Georgian reds from indigenous grapes or for comparing Imereti's Ojaleshi with wines from Kakheti. It is offered in a 750 ml bottle.

Key details

• Producer: Ninos Marani
• Origin: Imereti, Georgia
• Grape: Ojaleshi
• Vintage: 2025
• Style: red wine
• Method: traditional earthenware qvevri
• Bottle: 750 ml