Three generations in one cellar for a common goal
Ibero winery unites three generations of the Natroshvili family, who work side by side for a common goal. Our wines are based on the traditions of Georgian winemaking and is created with minimal intervention in natural processes, whether it's the vineyard or cellar. Our family winery was founded by Shota Natroshvili in village of Vachnadziani in 2002.
Later, Shota's sons created the trademark brand Ibero and started selling wine in the local market. Also during this time, two local grape varieties were added to the winery’s varieties list: Kisi and Kakhuri Mtsvane.
Currently, with the help of the family, Shota's grandsons are running the Ibero winery. Their goal is to share the Georgian and family traditions with the world.
These days, when you visit the winery, you will witness how three generations work side by side for a common goal. Ibero is an example of the unity of the Georgian family and the continuation of the Georgian winemaking traditions.
The winery owns five hectares of vineyards, on which five local varieties are equally distributed: Rkatsiteli, Khikhvi, Kisi, Kakhuri Mtsvane and Saperavi.
Our cellar is based on traditional Georgian winemaking, which means fermenting grapes in a clay vessel called Qvevri and then, using the Kakhetian method, aging them on full grape must. The main goal of the winemakers is to showcase the purity and the potential of a particular grape variety in the single glass. That is why, in the main line of Ibero, you will find only the varietal wines. Minimal intervention in the natural processes makes it possible to better present varietal aromas.
Four stages of making traditional Georgian wine:
1
We start the vinification process by separating the stems from the grape bunches and crushing the fruit. Later, we pour the grape juice with skins and seeds into the Qvevri.
2
Fermentation takes place naturally, with the help of the indigenous yeast.
3
After the fermentation is done, Qvevri is filled till the top and sealed for five to six months.
4
After the time frame mentioned previously, we open the Qvevri and as a result we get an amber-colored wine made according to the traditional Georgian winemaking.
Alongside with the traditional Georgian wine, our winery produces two types of fortified wines, white and red. Also two styles of Georgian spirits, called Chacha, one of which was aged in an oak barrel for eight years.
The door of our winery is always open for the wine lovers and adventurous travelers. While visiting the winery, you will have the opportunity to meet the members of the Natroshvili family. We will share with you the history of our winery, interesting details of winemaking and viticulture, our visions and ideas. We will talk about Georgian culture, traditions and life in general.
Visits can be booked every day at the given times: 12:00; 15:00; 18:00
Wine Tastings
Qvevri lover
Dive deeper into the world of amber wines and explore the authenticity and a uniqueness of each local grape variety of Eastern Georgia. You will get a chance to taste them back to back and distinguish and analyze their differences. In addition, you will also taste the red wine made from Saperavi, which makes our Mukuzni wine-growing region very special.
Grape varieties presented at the tasting - Rkatsiteli, Khikhvi, Kisi, Kakhuri Mtsvane and Saperavi.
Duration of tasting - 2 hours
Price - 35 GEL
The choice is yours
Ibero's wide range of products allows you to find your favorite drink. You will receive detailed information on each product, after which you can make your choice and create your personal list of drinks to be presented at the tasting.
At the tasting, you will get a chance to choose two Qvevri wines, one fortified wine and one style of Chacha.
Duration of tasting - 3 hours
Price - 40 GEL
Full experience of Ibero
A tasting that fully presents you with a large selection of drinks created by our labor. You will taste a full selection of dry wines, our limited-edition white and red fortified wines, and of course, three different styles of Chacha. A tasting that goes on forever!
At the tasting, we will present five dry Qvevri wines, two fortified wines and three styles of Chacha.
Duration of tasting - 3 hours
Price - 45 GEL
Georgian Feast
Traditional Georgian feast with authentic local cuisine. You will have a chance to dive deeper in Georgian gastronomy and feel the feast as a part of Georgian social culture. We offer you honest and open conversations with winemaker and other members of the family.
In the case of a Georgian feast, wine tasting is included in the price. Service is only available if it’s booked the minimum day in advance.
Price - 150 GEL
If you are traveling with your camper, we offer you our property for an overnight. We provide a safe and fenced yard that overlooks a wonderful view of the Caucasus mountain range and Alazani Valley. You will have the unlimited access to a bathroom as well. If you would like to have a tasting or book a Georgian feast day in advance, one night stay will be completely free.
Price per night - 40 GEL
For more information visit: www.park4night.com/en/place/371065
Art has always been a passion of the Natroshvili family. This interest later found a multifaceted manifestation. One of them is the labels of our winery, which depict the works of winemaker Shota Natroshvili Jr.
During his travels, Shota constantly makes sketches, and each of them carries its own story.
Every work of Shota is the bearer of a true story. The pictures presented on the labels of Ibero change from year to year, telling you the new impressions of the winemaker.
Ibero winery