Giorgi Aladashvili Kisi has reached an international audience through Apple TV’s series “Drops of God”. The 2020 Georgian wine was selected for its biodynamic approach and featured in the show’s second season.
The third episode of the second season features the 2020 Kisi produced by Georgian winemaker Giorgi Aladashvili at his biodynamic winery in Ruispiri, Georgia.
The wine is not simply mentioned by name. The characters discuss its aroma and taste it on screen. For Aladashvili, the appearance offers an opportunity to introduce his wine to an international audience.
How Giorgi Aladashvili Kisi Was Selected for Drops of God
According to Giorgi Aladashvili, representatives of the series visited him in person. They explained that they had tasted many wines before deciding to feature his.
The key factor in the selection was the wine’s biodynamic approach. According to the winemaker, the production team was specifically looking for a biodynamic wine.
The third episode of the second season is titled “The Origin”. Aladashvili’s Saperavi appears first, followed by his 2020 Kisi.
During the scene, a sommelier discusses the wine’s complex aromatic profile and notes aromas reminiscent of plum compote. The guest tastes the wine and expresses admiration, even indicating a desire for another bottle.
Watch the scene featuring Giorgi Aladashvili’s wine:
Instagram Reel – “Drops of God” scene
Giorgi Aladashvili Kisi and Biodynamic Winemaking
Biodynamic viticulture is central to Giorgi Aladashvili’s winemaking philosophy. For him, it is more than a method of managing a vineyard. It is an approach connected to the wine’s natural character and harmony.
“Biodynamics is the only method that, in our era, gives wine the character it had centuries ago – naturalness and harmony,” says Giorgi Aladashvili.
The winemaker works in the village of Ruispiri, in Georgia’s Kakheti wine region. He places particular importance on natural processes in vineyard management and follows biodynamic practices.
Travel News has previously published a feature on his work. In the article “Grapevines Cared for with Herbal Infusions – Giorgi Aladashvili”, he discusses his approach to vineyard management and working without agrochemicals. He also explains the role of natural methods in growing quality grapes.
Biodynamic viticulture offers an interesting connection with Georgia’s long winemaking tradition. The approach goes beyond wine production alone. It also considers the relationship between the vineyard, the soil and the surrounding environment.
How Has the Series Appearance Been Received?
According to Giorgi Aladashvili, the response exceeded his expectations.
He says the interest has extended to both export opportunities and local tourism.
In his view, this kind of exposure can help a wine reach consumers in the premium market segment.
“An opportunity like this allows the wine to enter an arena where high-end consumers can discover it,” says Aladashvili.
Being featured in a television series does not, by itself, prove that sales have increased. However, the winemaker says the response has been significant. Such visibility can generate new interest and potentially create additional opportunities for wine producers.
Georgian Wine and the Potential of Wine Tourism
Introducing Georgia’s native grape varieties to international audiences is important for the country’s wine industry. The stories of winemakers who follow distinctive approaches also matter. They can give a wine a recognisable identity and help it stand out in a competitive market.
Giorgi Aladashvili’s Kisi brings together several important elements: a Georgian grape variety, biodynamic viticulture and exposure to an international audience.
Stories like this can also contribute to wine tourism. For travellers, wine is more than a product to taste. They may also be interested in its origins, the winemaker’s experience and the methods used to cultivate the vines. The landscape and the place where the wine is made can be just as important.
Wineries such as Aladashvili’s in Ruispiri can give visitors an opportunity to discover Georgian wine culture at its source. This kind of experience can turn a wine tasting into part of a broader travel experience.
To discover destinations and travel opportunities across the country, explore the Travel News guide to tourism in Georgia.
The appearance of Giorgi Aladashvili’s Kisi in “Drops of God” is an interesting example of Georgian wine gaining international visibility. Its significance goes beyond a brief appearance on screen. It draws attention to the winemaker, his philosophy and a Georgian wine with its own character and story.
External source: Apple TV – “Drops of God”, Season 2, Episode 3.
