A royal estate born of the 19th century, where European elegance meets Georgia's ancient winemaking spirit — producing wines of lasting distinction.
Château Mukhrani was founded by Prince Ivane Mukhranbatoni, a member of Georgia's ancient Mukhrani branch of the Bagrationi royal dynasty, in the 19th century. Educated in Europe and inspired by the great châteaux of France, Prince Ivane returned to Georgia determined to elevate his homeland's wine culture to European standards — without sacrificing its ancient Georgian soul.
The estate's Renaissance-style palace, surrounded by formal French gardens, stands as a testament to this dual ambition. Below the palace, kilometres of underground tunnels serve as natural cellars — maintaining a constant temperature perfect for aging wines of extraordinary complexity and longevity.
After decades of Soviet-era nationalisation and subsequent revival, Château Mukhrani today stands as Georgia's leading fine wine producer — blending European precision with the irreplaceable character of Georgian terroir.
At Château Mukhrani, winemaking is a dialogue between worlds. The estate employs both traditional Georgian qvevri fermentation — using clay amphora buried in the earth — and modern European techniques, including temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and French oak barrel aging.
The cellar team carefully selects the method best suited to each grape variety and each harvest. The flagship Château Mukhrani Saperavi Reserve benefits from the depth and concentration that modern winemaking tools can provide — fermented with precision temperature control, then matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, producing a wine of great structure and elegance.
The estate's vineyards, planted in the mineral-rich volcanic and limestone soils of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, benefit from altitude, Caucasus mountain breezes, and dramatic diurnal temperature variations that preserve freshness and aromatic complexity.
Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Central Georgia
19th Century by Prince Ivane Mukhranbatoni
Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Chinuri, Goruli Mtsvane
Traditional qvevri + European oak aging
Saperavi 100% · 2020 · Dry Red
Our flagship red wine. 12 months in French oak, deep ruby colour, structured tannins, dark cherry, blackberry, and a long, complex finish. Georgia's premier Saperavi Reserve.
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Rkatsiteli 100% · Dry White
Crisp and elegant. Georgia's ancient white grape — straw yellow, green apple, citrus blossom, white flowers, and a refreshing mineral finish characteristic of the Mtskheta terroir.
View DetailsBoth wines are expressions of Château Mukhrani's unique terroir — but for the estate's most acclaimed bottling, discover the Château Mukhrani Saperavi Reserve, a premium Georgian Saperavi Reserve wine that has defined the estate's reputation. You can also browse our full Georgian wine collection online to discover all wines from Château Mukhrani and Shumi Winery.