About

Shilda Winery

Shilda Winery logo on a wine barrel

Founded in 2014, Shilda Winery's story began long before.

Inspired by a love and respect for wine, the founders expanded their family winery to elevate winemaking traditions, passing this heritage through generations. Located in Kakheti, Georgia's prime wine region, Shilda Winery spans 6 hectares and boasts modern Italian and French facilities.

Wines Crafted with Passion

Shilda Winery produces a diverse range of wines using unique vineyard selection and management techniques. Each trademark offers a distinct flavor profile, crafted with various harvest and winemaking methods.

  • Shilda Kirke wine advertisement with vineyard and women in traditional dress in the background

    SHILDA KIRKE

    Inspired by the mythological tale of Odysseus's journey to Georgian territory and his encounter with the goddess, this winery revives the ancient winemaking ritual known as Kirke's method.

    The Kirke harvest tradition is a celebrated event at the winery. Under the full moon, when the grapes reach peak maturity, women carefully handpick the grapes. These grapes are then brought to the cellar before sunrise, ensuring they remain cool and intact before the crushing or pressing process.

    A portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold is donated to support the discovery of the mythological region of Colchis.

  • Shilda Rustaveli wine advertisement featuring three wine bottles with vineyard and mountains in the background

    SHILDA RUSTAVELI

    Old Vineyard Wines – an intensive and rich taste that comes only with age.

    Shota Rustaveli (XII-XIII) - Georgian poet and humanist, author of the immortal poem “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin”.

    In the homeland of wine, Georgian winegrowers have cherished vineyards like precious belongings for thousands of years. The tradition of maintaining old vineyards continues, as wine from old vines is believed to have unique characteristics with a more concentrated taste and structure. As vines age, they develop stronger and deeper roots, allowing them to absorb a diverse range of nutrients and minerals, which enhance the wine's vibrant aromas and flavors.

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Meet the Experts of Shilda Winery

The success of Shilda Winery is driven by a dedicated team of experts passionate about winemaking. Each member brings extensive knowledge and experience, ensuring the highest quality in every bottle. [Include pictures, names, positions, and brief bios of team members.

  • Temur Kortava

    SHILDA Winery Chief Winemaker

  • Merab Mikashavidze

    Shilda Winery Chief Technologist

  • Natia Chkhartishvili

    Member of the Supervisory Board, Founder

  • Mikhaeil Chkhartishvili

    Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Founder

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Fermentation process at Shilda Winery

Milestones in Winemaking Excellence

Since its inception, Shilda Winery has achieved numerous milestones, continuously improving and innovating in winemaking. Dedication to quality and tradition has earned a prominent place in Georgia's wine industry.

Bottling process at Shilda Winery production line
Labeling process at Shilda Winery
Shilda Winery stainless steel fermentation tanks and control panel

The Unique Charm of Shilda

Description: "Shilda Winery is located in the picturesque village of Shilda, at the foot of the southern slope of the Caucasus Mountain range in the Kakheti region. The Kindzmarauli zone, known for its special climate and mineral-rich soil, creates ideal conditions for grape growing, contributing to the distinct quality of Shilda wines.

Aerial view of Shilda Winery production facility and surrounding vineyards
Shilda Winery vineyard with view of the mountains and traditional clay wine vessel in the foreground
Shilda Winery vineyard with mountains in the background