Georgia's second wine region, located in the central Rioni River valley west of Tbilisi, Imerethi produces one of the wine world's most distinctive styles: semi-qvevri white wines with extended skin contact (8–30 days) producing amber-orange wines of remarkable complexity. The indigenous Tsitska and Tsolikouri grapes are fermented with skins and sometimes stems in the traditional qvevri clay amphora, sealed with beeswax — a winemaking tradition UNESCO lists as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Imerethi amber wines have become the natural wine movement's most celebrated ancient tradition.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Balanced Rioni valley vintage with characteristic Imerethi amber complexity and tannin. |
| 2022 | — | Record quality; Georgian qvevri wines being allocated at opening rather than sold on order. |
| 2021 | — | Strong season; Imerethi amber wine becoming staple in world's finest natural wine lists. |
| 2020 | — | Solid year; European natural wine import demand maintaining despite pandemic. |
| 2019 | — | Strong vintage; Georgian wine UNESCO intangible heritage status driving global interest. |
| 2018 | — | Exceptional qvevri conditions; Imerethi amber wine earning Slow Food and wine press recognition. |
| 2017 | — | Reliable vintage; Imerethi natural wine producers at peak demand from European importers. |
| 2016 | — | Strong season; Georgian amber wines appearing in Noma's wine list. |
| 2015 | — | Outstanding qvevri vintage in Imerethi; Nikoladze earning European natural wine press acclaim. |