Marani Chacha 750ML

Marani Chacha 750ml is a Georgian grape pomace spirit double-distilled at Telavi Wine Cellar in the Kakheti region, bottled at 40% ABV. Produced from Saperavi grape skins, pulp, seeds, and stems, this chacha represents one of Georgia's oldest and most distinctive spirit traditions from a winery with roots stretching back over a century.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Alazani Valley, Kakheti, Georgia  |  Style: Unaged Grape Pomace Spirit  |  Distillery: Telavi Wine Cellar (Est. 1915)

Production & Heritage

Telavi Wine Cellar, founded in 1915 in Georgia's renowned Alazani Valley, maintains full control over its entire winemaking and distillation cycle — from soil to cellar to finished product. Marani Chacha is double steam-distilled in the traditional Georgian manner from the pomace of Saperavi red wine grapes, including skins, pulp, seeds, and stems left after winemaking. A dedicated distillery within the Telavi Wine Cellar facility produces the chacha, making it one of the few Georgian operations to handle both wine and spirit production under one roof.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with a full-bodied bouquet of sweet red fruits and fresh mint. A clean, harmonious quality carries through, reflecting the Saperavi grape's naturally aromatic character.

Taste: On the palate, this chacha enters with bright red fruit sweetness and a warm, enveloping mouthfeel. The mid-palate develops a silky smooth texture without excessive smokiness, while the Saperavi grape's inherent richness gives the spirit notable body for an unaged pomace distillate.

Finish: The finish is warm and moderately lingering, with echoes of fresh mint and grape skin. A gentle warmth settles without harshness, leaving a clean, fruit-forward impression.

How to Drink Marani Chacha

Traditionally, chacha is served neat at room temperature, often alongside Georgian feasts. Chilling it slightly can soften the spirit's warmth for those new to pomace-based spirits. In a Grape Collins, the Saperavi-driven fruit notes pair naturally with lemon juice and soda for a refreshing long drink. A Pomace Sour — substituting chacha for brandy — takes advantage of the spirit's clean grape character with egg white and citrus. For a Georgian twist on a Negroni, Marani Chacha's fruit-forward profile and silky texture create an intriguing base when balanced against bitter and sweet vermouth.

Best For

• Introducing friends to authentic Georgian spirits and drinking traditions
• Accompanying a traditional Georgian supra (feast) with multiple toasts
• Gifting to adventurous spirit enthusiasts exploring world distillates
• Adding a distinctive grape-based spirit to a home bar collection beyond grappa

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marani Chacha taste like? Marani Chacha delivers sweet red fruit and fresh mint on a silky, warm palate with no harsh smokiness. It is colorless and transparent with a harmonious aroma and an exceptionally distinctive mild taste.

How does Marani Chacha compare to Italian grappa? Both chacha and grappa are grape pomace distillates, but Marani Chacha is double steam-distilled from Saperavi red wine grape pomace, yielding a softer, more fruit-forward profile than many single-distilled Italian grappas made from different grape varieties. The Georgian distillation tradition and use of indigenous Saperavi grapes give chacha a character distinct from its Italian cousin.

Is Marani Chacha good for sipping neat? Yes — neat service at room temperature is the traditional Georgian way to enjoy chacha, and Marani's double distillation produces a smooth, approachable spirit well-suited to sipping without mixers.

Where is Marani Chacha made? Marani Chacha is produced by Telavi Wine Cellar, located in the Alazani Valley within Georgia's Kakheti region. Kakheti is Georgia's most celebrated wine-producing area and the historic heartland of chacha production.

What foods pair well with Marani Chacha? Grilled lamb or pork pairs well, as the spirit's fruit notes complement charred meat. Georgian cheese such as sulguni creates a classic regional pairing. Walnuts and walnut-based sauces like bazhe echo the spirit's subtle nuttiness. Fresh stone fruits amplify the Saperavi grape character. Dark chocolate rounds out the warm finish nicely as a dessert pairing.

What sizes does Marani Chacha come in? The standard widely available size is the 750ml bottle.

Is Marani Chacha worth the price? Marani Chacha positions as an accessible, entry-level expression within the Georgian chacha category, offering an authentic double-distilled pomace spirit from a well-established winery at a price point that makes it an easy introduction to the style.

Why Marani Chacha?

What sets Marani Chacha apart is the vertical integration of Telavi Wine Cellar — the same facility that grows and vinifies the Saperavi grapes also distills the pomace, ensuring consistency from vineyard to bottle. The use of 100% Saperavi, one of Georgia's most prized indigenous red grape varieties, gives this chacha a fruit-driven identity uncommon in pomace spirits that often blend multiple grape remnants. Double steam distillation smooths out the rougher edges associated with single-pass pomace spirits, resulting in a remarkably mild and approachable dram. For anyone seeking to explore Georgian spirits beyond wine, Marani Chacha serves as one of the most readily available and authentic expressions of a tradition that predates many of Europe's famous distillates.