Anapea Village Khikhvi Pét-Nat 2023

Traditional natural wine from the Republic of Georgia, which many consider to be the birthplace of wine. This effervescent skin contact Pét Nat was made from the indigenous Georgian Khikhvi grape. Fermented one week in Qvevri, with 36 hours of skin contact, the wine has an golden amber hue, apricot and peach on the nose, crisp flavors of apricot and pear, and relatively low alcohol at 11% ABV.

Anapea was founded by the wife and husband team of Khatia and Gocha in 2014 with one mission: to restore the viticulture tradition of the 19th century Kakheti region. They built a micro eco-system and ancient Kakheti village. All of their wines are fermented in Qvevris.

Anapea's vineyards are located in Sagarejo, Kvareli, & Samtskhe-Javakheti. Each vineyard has unique soil compositions & elevations, contributing to the distinct characteristics of their wines. Anapea began revitalizing the land, building a bio-humus plant to restore soil fertility. They planted seven ancient Kakhetian grape varieties & 33 rare indigenous grapes to showcase the region's diversity. The main feature of their project is a wine cellar equipped with over 100 Qvevris, used for making wine through traditional Kakhetian methods. Anapea is a family business. Khatia, a sociologist & university lecturer, manages the winemaking process, while Gocha, a geologist, oversees the eco-village & vineyard development.

Practicing organic & biodynamic, low SO2, no additives, unfiltered, dry farmed, vegan, hand-harvested & sorted, native yeasts.