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About us

The story of Avandi Winery began in 1969, when it was established as the largest winery in the region. Following the collapse of the USSR, the winery was acquired by Shalva Nadashvili. Decades later, in 2017, Shalva’s son Simon Nadashvili and grandson Daniil Nadashvili reignited their family’s connection to winemaking, breathing new life into this storied estate.
They transformed the winery from its Soviet-era roots, abandoning outdated technologies and methods, while embracing the rich heritage of Georgian winemaking and seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology. This harmonious blend of tradition and innovation became the cornerstone of Avandi’s philosophy, crafting wines that honor the past while looking toward the future. This harmonious blend of tradition and innovation is the cornerstone of Avandi’s philosophy, crafting wines that honor the past and look toward the future.

Nestled in the picturesque village of Kardenakhi, in the heart of the Alazani Valley, Avandi Winery thrives in a region renowned for its Protected Designations of Origin: Tsarapi, Akhoebi, and Kardenakhi. This prime location allows us to cultivate vineyards that showcase the unique terroir of Georgia’s premier wine regions.
Our vineyards span over 70 hectares across the Kartli and Kakheti regions, where we cultivate a diverse range of rare and iconic Georgian grape varieties. With over 40 unique wine expressions, we continually explore the potential of these ancient vines while pushing the boundaries of creativity.

After all, every classic wine began as a bold experiment.

Production

Two Distinct Winemaking Traditions
At Avandi, we embrace both modern and traditional winemaking methods, crafting wines that appeal to a variety of palates while preserving Georgia’s rich cultural heritage.

Modern Winery
In our state-of-the-art facility, we produce up to 1.5 million bottles annually. Equipped with advanced Italian technology, our modern winery ensures precision at every stage, from temperature-controlled fermentation to bottling. This approach allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality wines that reflect the best of Georgian winemaking.

Qvevri Winery
Our Qvevri wines celebrate Georgia’s ancient winemaking traditions, utilizing large clay vessels for fermentation, aging, and filtration. This process excludes any technological interference, relying instead on natural fermentation without added yeast, sulfites, or acids. Producing Qvevri wines requires up to 15 times more manual labor per bottle, making each sip a true labor of love and craftsmanship. With a capacity of 150,000 bottles per year, our Qvevri winery is a testament to the authenticity and artistry of Georgian winemaking.

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