The Future of Natural Wine Is Rooted in Georgian Wine Traditions

As the wine world shifts towards sustainability, authenticity, and minimal intervention, all signs point east—to Georgia, where ‘natural winemaking’ isn’t a trend but a way of life.

While wineries around the world are adopting organic methods, Georgian wine producers have been practicing these principles for centuries without needing labels to prove it. In Georgia, vines grow without irrigation, grapes are hand-harvested, and fermentation often takes place in ancient underground clay vessels known as qvevris—methods that align perfectly with the global natural wine movement.

🧠 Fun Fact: The oldest known traces of cultivated grapes were found near Tbilisi, Georgia, dating back to “6,000 BCE”—making it arguably the cradle of viticulture.

Thanks to companies like Corus Imports, Americans now have access to these time-honored wines. Working with outstanding brands such as Marani, Mosmieri,  Ancient Valley, Alapiani, Binekhi, Georgian Royal Wine, GK Winery, Kalo, Mtevino, Vaziani, Rtoni, Vine Ponto.  

Corus Imports brings Georgian wines to restaurants, boutique wine shops, and adventurous drinkers across the country.

What makes Georgian natural wines stand out isn’t just their organic credentials—it’s their vivid personality. Wines like Saperavi boast dark, earthy flavors without any manipulation, while Rkatsiteli offers a dynamic, skin-contact white that balances structure and freshness effortlessly.

In an era where consumers value transparency and sustainability, Georgian wine isn’t just part of the future—it’s leading it.