Georgia's primary wine region in the Alazani River valley, producing the world's oldest wine tradition in qvevri (clay amphorae buried underground). Rkatsiteli and Saperavi are the flagship varieties; amber wines from extended skin-contact are Kakheti's global signature.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Ideal conditions in the Alazani valley; Rkatsiteli achieved exceptional amber wine complexity and Saperavi deep fruit intensity. |
| 2021 | — | Good growing season with well-timed rainfall; traditional qvevri wines of authentic character. |
| 2020 | — | Benchmark year for both amber whites and Saperavi reds; international attention at its peak. |
| 2019 | — | Classic Kakheti vintage; the amber wines showed extraordinary textural complexity. |
| 2018 | — | Solid vintage; best results from producers with old-vine Rkatsiteli in clay-heavy soils. |