The Wine Collection
Discover the
cradle of wine.
Georgia is widely recognized as the cradle of wine, home to the world’s oldest continuous winemaking tradition, dating back more than 8,000 years. Long before modern wineries existed, ancient Georgians were fermenting and aging wine in a way that remains largely unchanged today.
At Qvevri Market in Round Rock, Texas, we are proud to share this heritage through carefully selected Georgian wines from respected wineries and winemakers. Whether you are new to Georgian wine or a longtime enthusiast, we invite you to explore one of the world’s oldest and most distinctive wine traditions.
Red · White · Sparkling
8,000+
Years of continuous winemaking, with evidence reaching back to roughly 6,000 BC.
525+
Indigenous grape varieties, a diversity found almost nowhere else on Earth.
UNESCO
The traditional qvevri method is recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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The story of qvevri winemaking
A vessel buried in the earth.
The name qvevri (pronounced “kway-vree”) comes from the large egg-shaped clay vessels used in Georgian winemaking for thousands of years. Unlike modern tanks or barrels, they are buried underground, where natural temperatures create ideal conditions for fermentation and aging.
01Whole grapes go in. Skins, seeds, and sometimes stems are placed directly into the vessel.
02The earth keeps the temperature. Buried in the ground, the clay stays naturally cool and steady.
03The wine develops naturally, over several months, without hurry.
04The result is wine of character: remarkable complexity, texture, and a deep connection to the land.
Every bottle tells a story spanning thousands of years.
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The world’s hidden wine treasure
Meet the grapes of Georgia.
Georgia is home to more than 525 indigenous grape varieties representing approximately one-sixth of all known grape varieties on Earth. Only a portion are used commercially today, yet this diversity creates wines unlike any others in the world. A few names worth knowing:
White varieties
Red varieties
At Qvevri Market
We personally select every wine we carry.
Our collection focuses on authenticity, quality, indigenous grape varieties, award-winning producers, and wines that truly represent Georgia’s remarkable winemaking heritage. Every bottle is chosen not only for quality, but for craftsmanship and the story it carries.
Whether you are discovering Georgian wine for the first time or searching for a rare favorite, our goal is to help every guest find a wine they will remember.
Wine is more than a beverage.
It is history, culture, tradition, hospitality, and connection.
Wine is available to guests 21 and over. Valid ID required.
Georgian Wine
Know Before You Pour.
Where can I buy Georgian wine in Austin or Round Rock?
Qvevri Georgian & European Market in Round Rock specializes in Georgian wine and serves guests throughout the Austin area and Central Texas. Our collection features wines made from indigenous Georgian grapes, traditional qvevri wines, natural wines, and limited-production selections.
What makes Georgian wine different?
Georgia has an approximately 8,000-year winemaking tradition and is widely recognized as one of the world’s oldest wine-producing cultures. Georgian wine is distinguished by native grape varieties, regional traditions, and the ancient use of clay vessels called qvevri for fermentation and aging.
What is qvevri wine?
Qvevri wine is made using traditional Georgian clay vessels called qvevri, which are buried underground and used for fermentation and aging. This ancient winemaking method is an important part of Georgian culture and is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
What Georgian grape varieties can I find at Qvevri Market?
Our Georgian wine collection features a wide range of indigenous Georgian grape varieties, including Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Kisi, Mtsvane, Khikhvi, Otskhanuri Sapere, Tsolikouri, Tsitska, and others, along with celebrated Georgian wine styles such as Kindzmarauli, Khvanchkara, Mukuzani, Tvishi, and many more. Our selection changes as new producers, vintages, rare grapes, and limited-production wines arrive.
I am new to Georgian wine. Can you help me choose?
Absolutely. Tell us whether you prefer dry, semi-sweet, red, white, sparkling, bold, light, or natural wine, and we can help you discover a Georgian wine that matches your taste. No knowledge of Georgian grapes is required before you visit.
Does Qvevri Market carry rare, exclusive and limited-production Georgian wines?
Yes. Qvevri Market carries rare, exclusive, and limited-production Georgian wines, including selections exclusively bottled for Qvevri Georgian & European Market and wines from exclusive Georgian brands represented in our collection. We also feature distinctive indigenous grape varieties, special vintages, and small-production releases, with availability changing as new wines arrive.