Ori Marani is the love project of Bastien Warskotte and his wife Nino Gvantseladze. A mixing of worlds and cultures based on adoration. They met while studying in Slovakia and decided to settle down in Nino's Georgia and establish a winery of their own. They chose Georgia because they would have a greater opportunity (and adventure) than in Bastien's native Champagne where his family produces wine. The heart of their production is in the long elevage sparkling wines inspired by Champagne but rooted in Georgian traditional varieties and qvevri vinification. The line of sparkling wines includes a range of production styles including Ancestrale, Ca Fondo and Traditionelle Methode wines. There is no parallel to what Ori is doing with bubbles, their work will influence many. In addition to their sparkling wines they produce a range of still wines. Grapes are sourced from prime locations through Georgia and they work closely with growers to ensure the quality and health of the fruit. Their approach to winemaking is typified by restraint, macerations are never highly extractive, rather they pursue textural lightness and delicacy. Ori Marani wines are a great compliment to Georgian wine diversity and expand this diversity ever further.