TBILVINO – Georgia’s Living Wine Cultural Heritage Reinterpreted
Borvilág redefines the concept of the “old world” – and there is hardly a more exciting place in this process than Georgia. The country where winemaking has been an integral part of culture for over 8,000 years is once again coming to the forefront. One of the leading figures of this modern renaissance is TBILVINO: a dynamically developing winery that has been blending ancient traditions with contemporary winemaking perspectives for more than six decades.
Thousands of years of heritage – in a modern interpretation
Georgia is no accident to be called the “cradle of wine.” Qvevri (clay vessel) fermentation, numerous indigenous grape varieties, and a complex system of terroirs represent a wine cultural heritage unique worldwide.
Since its founding in 1962, TBILVINO has treated this heritage not as a museum relic but as a living, evolving value. Their portfolio includes both tradition, such as qvevri-aged wines, and the latest wine technology solutions. The goal is clear: to produce wines faithful to the Georgian character, yet appealing to the modern international consumer.
The power of terroir, wine that speaks of the land
According to TBILVINO’s philosophy, the primary narrator of the wine is the vineyard itself. The winery mainly operates in Eastern Georgia’s Kakheti region, where the limestone-rich, clay soils of the Alazani Plateau and the unique microclimate are especially suitable for producing deeply characterful red wines and fresh, crisp white wines.
The winery’s flagship is the Saperavi, whose wine features deep color, dark berry aromas, tight structure, and long aging potential. The portfolio also includes classic varieties like Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, and Mukuzani, vinified with a terroir-focused approach.
Tradition and technology in symbiosis, not in competition
One of TBILVINO’s greatest strengths is its seamless blend of past and present. The winery produces spontaneous fermented qvevri wines alongside modern processing techniques such as controlled fermentation, reductive technology, and inert gas environments.
The result: refined, clean wines embodying both Georgian winemaking character and global market quality expectations. For white wines, Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane offer fresh, lively, floral-aromatic profiles, perfectly balancing traditional and contemporary styles.
Philosophy: wine is not just a drink – it’s a way of life
Founders George and Zurab Margvelashvili define their relationship with wine on a deeper level: for them, wine is identity, cultural language, and a communal bond.
“This path is like a symphony – each bottle takes us deeper into the experience.”
– George Margvelashvili
“Don’t ask what wine has done for you – rather ask what you do for it.”
– Zurab Margvelashvili
This value system permeates the winery’s operation – respect for the land, tradition, and human connection.
TBILVINO today – Georgian wine understood globally
Today, TBILVINO is present in more than 30 countries and a stable participant in international wine competitions. Its wines have received numerous professional awards, proving that Georgian winemaking is no longer an exotic curiosity but an authentic and quality player in the premium wine sector.
TBILVINO is a world, not just a winery
TBILVINO doesn’t just make wine, it tells a story. In every bottle lies the past, the vineyard, the soil, the work of human hands, family heritage, and faith in the future. This winery produces not just beverages but creates dialogue between people and nature, culture and technology, past and present.
Those who choose TBILVINO wines do not merely get a taste experience but enter a living heritage.
