ORILO – A Remarkable Wine
Among Georgia’s finest wines, the Saperavi Khashmi from the Nakhutsrishvili family stands out for its exceptional character and rarity.
Produced in the Khashmi microzone, at the heart of the Kakheti wine region, this wine is the result of a deep-rooted family tradition and a historically rich terroir. ORILO draws its soul from vines that are over 60 years old.
This wine comes from a very special place. Khashmi is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), known for producing Saperavi wines of remarkable intensity.
According to legend, it was Queen Tamar herself who instructed the monks to plant the first vines in this area. This royal heritage still echoes today in the ORILO brand symbol.
Made from 100% Saperavi grapes, this wine is fermented in Qvevri—the traditional Georgian clay amphora—and then aged in oak barrels, revealing the full power, finesse, and complexity of its origin.
Limited production: only 2,000 bottles.
The vineyard is located in the village of Khashmi, in the Kakheti region, at 750 meters altitude. The climate is moderately humid, with hot summers and moderately cold winters. The microclimate is shaped by atmospheric currents from the west, crossing both subtropical and temperate zones. The deep, carbonated brown soils, composed of heavy and light clay with stony alluvial layers, give the wine its structure and intensity.
This meticulous, terroir-driven work has earned wide recognition:
The 2021 vintage was awarded a Gold Medal and received the Trophy for Best Wine in its Category at the Georgia International Wine Award 2025.
The 2020 vintage was highlighted in the Granik’s Guide to Georgian Wines as the Best Khashmi Saperavi in the Best Wines per Category 2024 selection.
