Sarajishvili

The first Georgian wine brand was created thanks to tireless efforts and tremendous desire of David Sarajishvili. He was the one to establish the first classical brandy making technology in Georgia. Sarajishvili has not only introduced the European wine making technologies in Georgia, but also conducted a study of the Georgian climate and soil for choosing right Georgian grape species and creating the best micro-zones for making vineyards. Established in 1884, the company produced its first product in 1887.

David Sarajishvili’s work was highly praised internationally in 1889-1912. As a result, Georgian brandy was awarded with gold medals at Paris, Brussels and Chicago exhibitions. In 1913 the company earned the exceptional status: “the provider of Russian Emperors house”.

After David Sarajishvili's death in 1911, the company was headed by his wife, Ekaterine Poraqishvili. She successfully continued her husband’s activity and also added her contribution to the development of brandy production in Georgia. During the communist period, the brandy factory became the government property and was named as “Tbilisi Brandy Factory.”

Having returned its name “Sarajishvili,” the company became the private property again in 1994. Due to the wide experience and professionalism, various alcohol reserves and the modern technologies “Sarajishvili House” remarkably continues David Sarajishvili’s activity, to which he has devoted the entire life. Production of “Sarajishvili House” has been awarded with more than 250 prizes at international exhibitions, including 6 super grand prizes, 35 grand prizes, 1 double gold, 1 big gold and 155 gold medals. Thanks to these awards “Sarajishvili House” has been recognized not only at the local, but also at the international market. Nowadays, Sarajishvili brandy is exported approximately in twenty countries of four continents.