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1888
o w I t A l e g a n
Despite the fact that the production of red dry wines under the Mukuzani brand is carried out in many well-known enterprises, the traditional method of producing this wine was almost forgotten in the village Mukuzani. Apart from the start-up of one or two enthusiasts, there was not a single winery in the village that would make Mukuzani the way the locals had been doing it since 1888.
2019
Opening
Our primary objective has always been to bring together local specialists, winegrowers, ethnologists, winemakers, and more, to contribute to the revival of this village’s rich winemaking heritage. In 2019, we embarked on our journey by establishing a small enterprise in the beautiful village of Mukuzani. Here, only local residents are employed, and we craft exceptional wines using the renowned Saperavi grape variety grown exclusively in the Mukuzani microzone.
2022
First Vintage
In March 2022, we proudly bottled our first 2020 vintage of Saperavi and Mukuzani red wines, marking a significant milestone in our journey. This inaugural batch represents the passion, tradition, and expertise of our dedicated team, and we are excited to share these exquisite wines with our customers. The journey from our vineyards to your table has begun, and we look forward to celebrate many more vintages together.
2022
Major Milestone
In August 2022, we signed our first contract with the leading hypermarket chain, Goodwill, bringing our exceptional wines to a broader audience. In December 2022, we partnered with the Georgian Distribution and Logistics Company about selling production on the territory of Georgia. That enabled us to offer our wines nationwide.
2023
First Export
In March 2023, we made our first export to Germany, where our wines are now available through an online wine store, reaching a new international market and sharing the unique flavors of Mukuzani with a global audience.
2023
Rebranding
In November 2023, the company underwent a rebranding and changed its name. Previously known as “Mukuzan Traditional Winery,” we are now proudly called “Vinitor Mukuzani Winery.”
2024
New wines added to our collection
In March 2024, we expanded our collection with exceptional new varieties: for the first time, we bottled a line of white wines, Khikhvi (European style) and Khikhvi (Qvevri amber wine). Additionally, we introduced our new rosé wine, Vini Rosa.
2024
Two gold medals
Vinitor Mukuzani Winery won gold medals!
In the summer of 2024, Vinitor Mukuzani Winery participated in the 35th Grand International Wine Award MUNDUS VINI, which takes place every year in Germany and is one of the most prestigious and a large-scale competition in the world. The company was represented by its two wines:
2020 red dry wine Saperavi
2020 red dry wine Mukuzani
We are pleased to announce that both of our wines won gold medals.
2024
Gold Medal
Vinitor Mukuzani Traditional Winery won a gold medal at international saperavi competition! Organized by the Georgian Wine Association with the support of the National Wine Agency, the third International Saperavi Competition was held in Georgia on July 6-7, 2024. Vinitor Mukuzani Winery participated in the competition with its 2020 and 2021 series of red dry wines as well as its 2022 rosé wine – Vini Rosa. We are pleased to announce that all of the wines entered in the competition received an award. The 2021 Saperavi was awarded a gold medal with the highest score of 93.4 among the competitions entries. The 2021 Mukuzani received a silver medal, while the Vini Rosa and both the 2020 Mukuzani and 2020 Saperavi won bronze medals.
2024
3 awards
Vinitor Mukuzani Traditional Winery won 3 awards at international competition!
At the 16 th International Wine Award Georgia competition, held on June 7-9 in Tbilisi during the Wine and Alcoholic Beverages International Exhibition, “WINEXPO 2024”, the 2020 Mukuzani Red Dry Wine won a silver medal, while the 2020 Saperavi Red Dry Wine and 2023 Khikhvi White Dry Wine won bronze medals.
Mukuzani
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At Vinitor Mukuzani Winery, our dedication to traditional winemaking techniques ensures that each bottle captures the essence of our rich heritage and centuries of expertise. We are devoted to providing Mukuzani wine lovers and our loyal customers with increasingly distinctive and high-quality wines year after year.
