Building on the century-long expertise in winemaking and Chacha distillation, our team at Telavi Wine Cellar made a groundbreaking decision. In a historic first, we embarked on an unprecedented voyage, subjecting carefully selected Marani Chacha to an unconventional aging method - sea aging. Our daring experiment draws inspiration from the narratives of ancient world travelers, who uncovered the extraordinary maturation process that occurs when spirits are aged aboard sea vessels. This exceptional process is attributed to a combination of factors, including the constant motion of the boat, fluctuating temperatures and pressure, and a consistently optimal level of humidity.

In December 2022, a specially prepared shipping container was employed to accommodate oak barrels filled with a unique blend of our Chacha. Departing from Poti, Georgia, Marani Chacha commenced an 8-month journey, traversing seas and oceans with multiple ports of call around the world. Remarkably, it crossed the Equator four times and sailed around 61 000 nautical miles, further enriching its character and flavors along the way.

Upon its return from this global odyssey, Marani Chacha has been carefully refined within the confines of our cool underground cellar. To preserve the distinct maturation effects imparted by the sea, the final blend went through a meticulous marriage with the spring water, giving rise to the inaugural MARANI CHACHA EQVATOR Puremare and Terramare.