# Lanchava Collection > Georgian wines crafted from indigenous grape varieties, rooted in 8,000 years of unbroken winemaking tradition. The Lanchava Collection is a family-owned Georgian wine brand. The collection features ten wines, each named after a member of the Lanchava family. "Like individuals, wine has unique personalities and tells their own stories." The wines are made from indigenous Georgian grape varieties — Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Krakhuna, Kisi, and Alexandrouli — sourced from the regions of Kakheti, Imereti, and Racha. Georgia is recognized as the birthplace of wine, with archaeological evidence dating winemaking in the South Caucasus to 6000 BC. The country is home to over 500 indigenous grape varieties, more than any other nation. The traditional Qvevri method — fermenting wine in large clay vessels buried underground — is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. ## Pages - [Home](https://lanchavacollection.com/): Overview of the Lanchava Collection, the family story, and Georgian wine heritage - [The Collection](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection): Full catalog of ten Georgian wines across three collections — Family, AI IA, and Amber - [Our Story](https://lanchavacollection.com/story): The Lanchava family history, Georgian winemaking heritage spanning 8,000 years, Qvevri tradition, and indigenous grape varieties - [Tamada](https://lanchavacollection.com/tamada): The Georgian toastmaster tradition, the art of the supra (feast), and the five traditional toasts - [Contact](https://lanchavacollection.com/contact): Inquiries for tastings, wholesale, and partnerships ## Family Collection Each wine is named after a Lanchava family member and carries their personality. - [Konstantin](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/konstantin): Dry white wine, 100% Krakhuna grape from Imereti, Georgia. Hints of banana and lemon with a clean, crisp finish. 12.5% ABV, 750ml. - [George](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/george): Dry white wine, 100% Rkatsiteli grape from Kakheti, Georgia. Notes of peach, citrus, and honey with a pleasantly fruity finish. 13% ABV, 750ml. - [Luka](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/luka): Dry red wine, 100% Saperavi grape from Kakheti, Georgia. Aromas of wild berry, spice, and toasty notes. Full of elegance and bold characteristics. 13.5% ABV, 750ml. - [Saba](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/saba): Dry white wine, 100% Mtsvane grape from Kakheti, Georgia. Refreshing with floral notes and green apple character. 12% ABV, 750ml. - [Mariné](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/marine): Semi-sweet white wine, 100% Kisi grape from Kakheti, Georgia. Delicate floral aromas with honey and stone fruit. 11.5% ABV, 750ml. - [Nicholas](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/nicholas): Semi-sweet red wine, Alexandrouli and Mujuretuli grapes from the Khvanchkara microzone in Racha, Georgia. Raspberry, pomegranate, velvety tannins. 12% ABV, 750ml. - [Anastasia](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/anastasia): Semi-sweet red wine, 100% Saperavi grape from the Kindzmarauli microzone in Kakheti, Georgia. Dark ruby, harmonic, rich with ripe cherry tones and elegant sweetness. 12% ABV, 750ml. ## AI IA Collection "AI IA" (აი ია) means "this is violet" in Georgian — the first lesson when learning the Georgian language. These wines are an introduction to Georgian wine. - [AI IA Red](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/ai-ia-red): Dry red wine, 100% Saperavi grape from Kakheti, Georgia. Berry and red plum aromas with well-balanced, soft tannins. 13% ABV, 750ml. - [AI IA White](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/ai-ia-white): Dry white wine, 100% Rkatsiteli grape from Kakheti, Georgia. Light straw color with yellow fruit and citrus bouquet. 12.5% ABV, 750ml. ## Amber Collection - [Amber](https://lanchavacollection.com/collection/amber): Dry amber wine made using the ancient Qvevri method — clay vessels buried underground. A UNESCO-recognized winemaking tradition dating back 8,000 years. Notes of dried apricot, walnut, honey, and tea-like tannins. 13% ABV, 750ml. ## Georgian Wine Regions - Kakheti: Georgia's largest wine region in the east, home to over 70% of the country's vineyards and 20 Protected Designation of Origin appellations. Known for Qvevri winemaking, the Alazani Valley, and indigenous grapes Saperavi and Rkatsiteli. - Imereti: Western-central Georgia, known for its distinctive partial skin-contact winemaking style. Produces elegant wines from Krakhuna and Tsolikouri. - Racha: Mountainous northwestern Georgia, famed for naturally semi-sweet wines. The Khvanchkara valley's microclimate causes fermentation to naturally pause, preserving residual sugars. - Kindzmarauli: A prestigious micro-zone within Kakheti along the Alazani River. Produces naturally semi-sweet red wines exclusively from Saperavi grapes. ## Indigenous Grape Varieties Georgia has over 500 indigenous grape varieties — more than any other country. The Lanchava Collection features: - Saperavi: Georgia's most important red grape. Deep, full-bodied wines with rich tannins. One of the few teinturier grapes in the world (red flesh and skin). Name means "paint" or "give color" in Georgian. - Rkatsiteli: One of the world's oldest grape varieties. Aromatic whites with peach, citrus, and honey. Name means "red stem" in Georgian. Represents 43% of Georgian vineyard plantings. - Mtsvane: Meaning "green" in Georgian. Refreshing wines with floral notes and green apple character. - Krakhuna: Indigenous to Imereti in western Georgia. Wines with banana, lemon, and crisp finish. - Kisi: Rare, ancient variety. Semi-sweet wines with delicate floral and honey notes. - Alexandrouli: Grown in mountainous Racha. Essential to the legendary Khvanchkara wine. Naturally semi-sweet with velvety berry notes. ## The Tamada Tradition The Tamada is the toastmaster at a Georgian supra (feast). Dating back to at least the 7th century BC — a bronze Tamada statue was discovered in archaeological excavations in Vani, Georgia — the tradition is central to Georgian wine culture. The Tamada guides the table through structured toasts built on four pillars: Kindness, Storytelling, Positivity, and Connection. The five traditional toasts: (1) Toast to Peace, (2) Toast to Togetherness, (3) Toast to Someone Special, (4) Toast to Unity, (5) Toast to Memories. ## Key Facts - Founded: 2024 - Origin: Georgia (South Caucasus), the birthplace of wine (6000 BC) - Wine regions: Kakheti, Imereti, Racha, Kindzmarauli - Grape varieties: Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Krakhuna, Kisi, Alexandrouli, Mujuretuli - Winemaking methods: Traditional Qvevri (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognized 2013) and modern methods - Collection size: 10 wines across three collections (Family, AI IA, Amber) - Philosophy: Each wine is named after a family member and carries their personality - Available at: Total Wine & More (US retail)