Teleda Orgo — One Wine, Two Perspectives
Founded in 2012 by Giorgi Dakhishvili and Mamuka Tsereteli, Teleda Orgo brings together the deep roots of Georgian winemaking and a modern, global outlook. Two distinct backgrounds—an acclaimed local winemaker and a longstanding advocate of all things Georgian in the United States—came together to create a winery where tradition meets innovation.
Giorgi Dakhishvili — The Winemaker
Giorgi represents several generations of Georgian winemakers. Raised among vineyards and qvevris, he has dedicated his life to understanding and improving the craft. For Giorgi, winemaking is not merely a profession but a way of life. His contributions to the revival and modernization of Georgian winemaking are significant: he has revitalized several major wineries, pioneered the bottling of wine made in qvevri (traditional clay vessels), serves as a frequent international wine judge, and holds the PCD qualification (Associate Professor).
Mamuka Tsereteli — The Wine Ambassador
Mamuka has spent more than 30 years promoting Georgian culture, business, and wine in the United States. His career spans academia, diplomacy, and economic development, with a consistent focus on strengthening Georgian-American relations.
In 2005, he co-founded Georgian Wine House (https://www.georgianwinehouse.com/) to raise awareness of Georgia's rich cultural heritage—expressed most vividly through its wines—and to introduce U.S. consumers to Georgia's ancient winemaking traditions.
A Partnership That Speaks Two Languages
Teleda Orgo is built on the harmony of two perspectives: the craft, intuition, and heritage of a Georgian winemaking family, and the global vision and cultural advocacy of a Georgian American.
Together, they have created a winery where ancient methods—especially qvevri winemaking—speak the language of modern wine enthusiasts around the world.
A Place Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Teleda Orgo is located in the heart of Kakheti, in Telavi—a region where winemaking has evolved through 8,000 years of uninterrupted tradition.
Telavi is one of Georgia’s most ancient settlements, dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Hellenistic era, it became an important trade and geographic center.
The name of the company unites an ancient toponym and a traditional technology: "Teleda" was the antique name of Telavi, while "Orgo" was the term used in old Georgia for the lid of a qvevri (traditional clay wine vessel), symbolizing the age-old origins of Georgian wine.
Our wines are the result of this rich heritage—born in a place where the vine reflects the finest characteristics of the terroir and where tradition and innovation are seamlessly intertwined.
The Borjghali and eternity
The logo of Teleda Orgo features the Borjghali—an ancient Georgian symbol of the sun, representing light and warmth, eternity and fertility, and the endless cycle of renewal. It embodies the energy that the sun gives to the vine, which then transfers into the wine.
The Borjghali carries within itself this “living ”symbol”—eternal energy that is both historic and contemporary.
The sun’s eternity in every bottle of wine is an emotional code you will feel when tasting our wines.
Georgia—The Homeland of the Vine
Georgia is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world—a place where the vine and humans have shared an uninterrupted coexistence for 8,000 years. Archaeological discoveries confirm that as early as the 6th millennium BCE, inhabitants of this land were already producing wine—not only as a beverage but also as a cultural and ritual treasure.
This crucial evidence was further reinforced by research led by Professor Patrick McGovern and his team from the University of Pennsylvania, who discovered traces of wine acids and biomolecules related to wine in clay vessels found at Shulaveri Gora and Gadachrili Gora. This research laid the foundation for the international recognition of Georgia as the birthplace of wine.
Teleda Orgo continues this historic legacy with wines that tell the story of the ancient relationship between the vine and humankind. The dialogue continues today—through every cluster of grapes, every qvevri, and every bottle, where our past, present, and future come together as one.