Remote mountainous region in northwestern Georgia; high-altitude valleys at 500–900m in the Greater Caucasus foothills. The indigenous Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli grapes produce Khvanchkara — Stalin's favourite semi-sweet red wine. Natural residual sugar from late harvest and arrested fermentation. Limestone and slate soils; traditional kvevri (clay amphora) winemaking preserved. Among Georgia's most historically significant regions.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Good Racha mountain conditions; Aleksandrouli achieved balanced semi-sweet character; Khvanchkara true to form |
| 2021 | — | Outstanding vintage; Besini Khvanchkara showing exceptional fruit-acid balance; dry Aleksandrouli praised internationally |
| 2020 | — | Good conditions; mountain cold arrest of fermentation perfectly timed; Khvanchkara natural sweetness harmonious |
| 2019 | — | Classic Racha profile; semi-sweet balance achieved naturally; dry Aleksandrouli elegant and food-friendly |
| 2018 | — | Variable Caucasus conditions; limestone drainage essential; Khvanchkara quality maintained through traditional kvevri method |
| 2017 | — | Good vintage; mountain altitude and cold fermentation produced characteristic Khvanchkara; kvevri ageing successful |
| 2016 | — | Superb Racha-Lechkhumi vintage; Khvanchkara considered benchmark expression; dry Aleksandrouli gaining export attention |