NEW ACQUISITION OF GWS IN RACHA

Georgian Wines & Spirits Company LTD (GWS) has acquired a fully equipped winery named “Zedashe” surrounded by nine hectares of vineyards in the heart of Racha. The estate is located in the Sadmeli village, part of the famous AOC Khvanchkara. In this vineyard, the most emblematic grape varietals of Racha are cultivated: 30% Aleksandrouli, 70% Mujuretuli.

GWS already owns nine hectares of seventeen-years-old vineyards in Sadmeli. With this new acquisition the company now fully controls a total of 18 hectares in Racha, making GWS one of the biggest producers in the Khvanchkara region. Having a winery on-site at the vineyards will enable GWS to guarantee the high quality of its wines by de-stemming and crushing freshly handpicked grapes and fermenting these while avoiding lengthy transportation.

GWS, as a pioneer viticulturist and winemaker, will drive innovation in Racha: planting other local grape varietals (Tetra, Dzelshavi), bringing new varietals to this rich terroir and introducing single-varietal dry wines and new blends.

GWS is one of the largest wines and spirits companies in Georgia, headquartered in the city of Telavi (Kakheti). It has built its reputation on quality and integrity, backed by 45 years of experience, international presence and numerous awards. GWS was the first company to incorporate European quality standards as it bottled and exported wine from the independent Republic of Georgia. Since that time, it has maintained its status as an ambassador of Georgian wine and culture globally.

GWS is a subsidiary of Marussia Beverages, an international producer and distributor of sparkling wines, wines and spirits based in Switzerland. Since 2012, Marussia Beverages has invested more than 20 million Euros in the development of its vineyards and wineries in Georgia.

GWS currently owns and controls 400 hectares of vineyards in different micro zones in Eastern and Western Georgia, as well as extensive wine-making and bottling facilities. The company has a diverse portfolio, featuring our renowned traditional brands "Tamada" and "Old Tbilisi," as well as our popular new experimental brand "Vismino."

From 2022, GWS will become the biggest producer of bio-organic wine in Georgia. Philippe Lespy, CEO of GWS, concludes: “We believe that viticulture needs continuous development and innovation. Our new acquisition in Racha is another demonstration of our Group’s commitment to this approach.”

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