Koncho is housed in a seventeenth-century castle near the town of Kvareli in the far east of Georgia. The vineyards meander through the green valleys between the hills on both sides of the river - a beautiful green and photogenic landscape.
Around the castle, with its thick walls, lie extensive strawberry fields. On the grounds, amphorae from the castle's earliest period have been found, recalling a rich winemaking history. In the seventeenth century, wine was still made mainly for festivals, religious ceremonies and other special occasions.
Wine from the region around Kvareli has traditionally been called Kindzmarauli. This name still exists today as a Georgian appellation for semi-sweet red wine. Wines from Kvareli were drunk by several Caucasian kings in the 18th century - they were a 'diplomatic gift'. Documents have been found showing that the Russian Tsar was among the fortunate recipients of this precious gift.
The vineyards lie on the former riverbeds of the Duruji river. The river changed course a few centuries ago, and as a result the former riverbeds are now suitable for grape growing. It is mineral-rich soil with a lot of clay. This specific terroir gives the grapes, which draw their moisture from meters deep in the ground, a unique character of their own.
The grapes are hand-picked in several stages. In late July/early August, 20% to 30% of the grapes are removed to give the remaining grapes a higher concentration. They are only harvested in October and November, by which time they have developed a lot of sugar and aroma. The yield is then very low, at around 6 tons of juice per hectare, but the quality is very high. We currently have nine wines from Koncho & Co in our range. You can view all our wines from Koncho & Co here.
If you want to know more about this winery, here you will find the link to the website of Koncho & Co.
Orange wine (27) 
Fresh (90) 
Light (36) 
Rosé (14) 
Aromatic (22) 
Medium (98) 
Sparkling (27) 
Ripe (71) 
Full-bodied (99) 
