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Awards & Achievements

Awards & Achievements

Every medal tells a story — of a vineyard, a vintage and a Qvevri. Here are the competitions where Etno Okami wines have been recognised, and the moments behind each award.

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Silver

Tavkveri

2022

International Qvevri Wine Competition

Georgian Wine Association · 27–28 November 2024 · Tbilisi

Every sample is tasted blind by an international jury; the 2024 certificates bear the signatures of Andrew Jefford, Julia Harding MW, Robert Joseph and Tina Kezeli. Three Etno Okami wines were awarded, led by a silver medal for Tavkveri 2022.

Tavkveri

The competitions

  • 2024International Qvevri Wine Competition

    Georgian Wine Association

    Organised by the Georgian Wine Association with the support of the National Wine Agency, the International Qvevri Wine Competition is devoted exclusively to wines made in Qvevri — the clay vessel at the heart of Georgia's ancient winemaking tradition.

    Every sample is tasted blind by an international jury; the 2024 certificates bear the signatures of Andrew Jefford, Julia Harding MW, Robert Joseph and Tina Kezeli. Three Etno Okami wines were awarded, led by a silver medal for Tavkveri 2022.

  • 2024Saperavi International Competition

    Georgian Wine Association

    Since 2018 the Georgian Wine Association has held an international competition dedicated to a single grape — Saperavi, Georgia's signature red — supported by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture and the National Wine Agency.

    The 2024 judging, chaired by Andrew Jefford, took place on 6–7 July. Our Khashmi Saperavi was awarded for two consecutive vintages: silver for 2021 with 87 points and bronze for 2022 with 81 points.

  • 2023International Qvevri Wine Competition

    Georgian Wine Association

    In December 2023 the International Qvevri Wine Competition once again brought together Qvevri winemakers from Georgia and beyond, organised by the Georgian Wine Association with the National Wine Agency.

    The jury, headed by Robert Joseph, awarded silver medals to four Etno Okami wines — our most decorated competition to date: Chinuri-Goruli Mtsvane 2020 and 2022, Rkatsiteli 2021 and Okami 2022.

  • 2022Saperavi International Competition

    Georgian Wine Association

    The 2022 Saperavi International Competition again set out to introduce the world's best Saperavi wines — from Georgia and from producers abroad — to a wider audience.

    Khashmi Saperavi 2020 received a bronze medal — the first award for a wine that would return to the podium in 2024.

  • 2022The Qvevri WineHunter Award Georgia

    Merano WineFestival

    In June 2022 Château Mukhrani hosted the Merano WineFestival — the first time the celebrated Italian festival had been held outside Italy. Around 70 Georgian and 60 Italian wine companies took part.

    The festival closed with The Qvevri WineHunter Award, presented by founder Helmuth Köcher to wines that stand out for both quality and tradition. Our Okami 2021 received the ROSSO award.

  • KartliKartli Wine: From Uplistsikhe to Modernity

    Georgian Wine Guild

    Initiated by the Georgian Wine Guild, this competition celebrates the wines of Kartli — the historic region that is home to Etno Okami. Wines are scored on colour and clarity, flaws, aroma, taste and harmony.

    Two wines from the 2020 vintage were honoured: Shavkapito 2020 with a gold medal and Tavkveri 2020 with bronze.

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