Askaneli Brothers

Askaneli Brothers is one of the names helping to introduce the authentic flavours of Georgia beyond the Caucasus. Its identity brings together local ingredients, Georgian hospitality and respect for production methods shaped in the country’s different regions over generations. The range can suit newcomers taking their first step into Georgian food and drink as well as enthusiasts looking for a particular grape, style, flavour or maturation period.

The wider catalogue makes it easy to compare Georgian wines before narrowing the search through Georgian red wines. A useful starting point is Askaneli Saperavi, while Askaneli Saperavi Qvevri presents a contrasting part of the range.

The story and origin of the brand

The roots of the brand are connected with 1998 / family cellar 1880. The Chkhaidze brothers founded the company in 1998, although the family tradition reaches back to their ancestor Antimoz Chkhaidze and a cellar in the Gurian village of Askana. Qvevri dated to 1880 are still preserved there. The portfolio spans wine, chacha and wine brandy. This makes it more than a commercial name on a label: the brand represents a particular place, accumulated know-how and an effort to retain a recognisably Georgian character while meeting the expectations of today’s international customer.

When choosing a product, look beyond the brand name and consider the origin of the raw material, production method, sweetness, maturation and recommended serving temperature. These details help explain whether the experience will be light and refreshing, soft and fruit-led, or deep, spicy and structured. The Askaneli Brothers range therefore offers a practical way to compare different expressions of Georgian production while keeping their origin in view.

What makes the brand distinctive

Wine begins with soil, grape variety and the decisions made in the cellar. In Askaneli Brothers, indigenous Georgian grapes meet controlled modern fermentation and, where the style calls for it, qvevri or oak. The result may be a fresh white, a deeply coloured Saperavi, a naturally semi-sweet appellation wine or a structured bottle with a long finish.

Indigenous Georgian grapes and regional appellations
Dry, semi-dry and naturally semi-sweet styles
European vinification alongside traditional qvevri
Wines for food, comparative tasting and gifting

The range and how to choose

For food matching, compare intensity. Lighter, fresher products suit delicate dishes; fuller, sweeter or more mature expressions can accompany spice, grilled flavours and desserts. The Georgian qvevri wines category offers another useful way to refine the choice.

Serving and tasting

Serve white and rosé wines chilled and fuller reds slightly warmer. Dry styles work with cheese, vegetables, poultry and grilled food; naturally semi-sweet wines can suit fruit, desserts and spicy dishes. Opening the bottle in advance gives more complex aromas time to emerge in the glass.

Askaneli Brothers is a rewarding choice for anyone interested not only in a product category but also in the producer behind it. The range can accompany a Georgian-style feast, make an original present or form the basis of a small tasting at home. Sampling several products side by side reveals differences in aroma, intensity, texture and finish more clearly than tasting a single bottle in isolation.

Why discover the brand

There is no need to search for one universally best Askaneli Brothers product. A more useful approach is to choose for the occasion, personal taste and whether the product will accompany food, a quiet evening or a celebratory toast. This variety is precisely what makes the exploration of Georgian flavour so engaging.