Kakheti Winery

Bedoba wines were born from a shared passion for the traditions and the ancient wine culture of Georgia, considered the global cradle of our favorite beverage. Indigenous grape varieties, ancestral techniques, and a modern vision unite to create wines that are both welcoming and representative of this fascinating wine-producing country, still too little known to the general public!

Red wine | Kakheti, Georgia

Bedoba, Saperavi

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White wine | Kakheti, Georgia

Bedoba Orange

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A total art form

During a trip to Georgia, Thierry Fontannaz discovered that wine there is infinitely more than just a product or a drink: it is an essential part of the country's culture, culinary traditions, and social life.

In collaboration with winemaker Nugzar Ksovreli, the Swiss entrepreneur launched Bedoba, meaning "lucky day" or "day of faith." This name refers to January 2nd, a very important day in Georgian popular culture.

Indeed, according to tradition, how this day unfolds sets the tone for the rest of the year. It is therefore a day dedicated to joy and celebration, hospitality, and sharing food and wine!

The Cradle of Wine

Bedoba's label pays tribute to Saint Nino, who helped spread Christianity in Georgia. However, wine was an integral part of the culture long before its association with Christianity.

Residues found in 8,000-year-old clay jars make Georgia the oldest known wine-producing country. Called qvevri, or kvevri, these jars are used for fermenting, aging, and storing wine.

With a capacity of several hundred or thousand liters, qvevris are traditionally buried with only the opening protruding from the ground, which naturally regulates the temperature of their precious contents.

Today, these large clay jars are used in the vast majority of Georgian wineries. This very ancient and vibrant tradition was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013.

Ancestral and contemporary

While qvevri are at the heart of the winemaking process for Bedoba's various cuvées, the winery also uses more modern wooden vessels, including new oak barrels, to achieve a pleasant and complex profile.

The focus is on indigenous grape varieties such as Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, and Kisi, sourced from vineyards nestled at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains in the Kakheti region, the country's primary wine-growing area.

The old vines delve into deep black slate soil, deposited by ancient rivers. They produce concentrated grapes, hand-harvested to yield intense, balanced, and structured wines.

During a trip, Thierry Fontannaz discovered Georgia's ancient wine culture, considered the global cradle of our favorite drink after residues were found in 8,000-year-old clay jars. These jars, called qvevri, are still used today, and this tradition was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 2013.

Driven by passion, Thierry teamed up with winemaker Nugzar Ksovreli and launched Bedoba. This name refers to January 2nd, a day dedicated to hospitality and sharing. The winery uses qvevris, but also modern containers, including barrels. The focus is on indigenous grape varieties in Kakheti, the country's main wine region.