Beka’s Wine

Partskhma, Guria

Beka’s Wine was set up by winemaker Besik Meparishvili in 2018 in Guria, western Georgia. Besik’s great-grandfather was distinguished in the village by making exceptionally good wine. However, he only made wine for family consumption. In 2011, Besik returned to the village from the city and decided to develop his ancestors’ family vineyards into a family business for the future.

The vineyards and marani (winery) are located in a small village called Partkhma within Guria. The vineyards are between 200m and 250m above sea level and were planted in 2013 to endemic Gurian varieties; Chkhaveri, Tsolikouri, Sakmiela, Chumuta, Mtredispekha, Kamuri & Aladasturi. The soil is loamy clay with limestone.

In the marani, there are a total of six 1000L kvevris. The kvevris were originally buried outside as was the tradition in Guria, however they are currently in the process of constructing a new, covered cellar and tasting room which should be completed in the near future.

Besik’s family, including his small children, are all actively involved in the process of wine production, helping him take care of the vines and assisting in the winery. Their brand name “Beka’s Wine” is so named after their son, Beka.

The beautiful Guria region is one of the oldest centres of winemaking in Georgia where in the past, there were approximately 60 endemic varieties. Besik’s goal is to nurture these endemic varieties and revitalise the local industry, raising the profile of Gurian viticulture and improving the region’s wine tourism.