MIDAMO | Wine Village - Georgian Cuisine, Natural Wine & Tastings

BUILT BY WINE, VINEYARDS & HOSPITALITY

MIDAMO began as a shared dream shaped by two different paths.

Aleksi grew up among the vineyards of Kakheti, where harvest seasons, family traditions, and winemaking were part of everyday life. Over the years, his passion for Natural Qvevri Wine evolved into a philosophy rooted in patience, low-intervention methods, and deep respect for the land.

Natia spent more than 15 years in hospitality, welcoming guests from around the world and creating experiences built around warmth, atmosphere, and genuine human connection.

Today, those two worlds come together at MIDAMO.

More than a wine village, MIDAMO is a place where natural wine, vineyard life, and meaningful hospitality meet. A place created to share the beauty of Kakheti in a slower, more personal, and more authentic way.

MEET THE WINEMAKER

Some of the vineyards Aleksi cares for today are more than 50 years old, preserving the legacy of generations of Kakhetian winemaking.

Aleksi grew up surrounded by vineyards, harvest seasons, and the rhythms of rural life. From an early age, winemaking was not simply a profession but a way of life deeply connected to family, land, and tradition.

When he began caring for the vineyards himself, he chose a different path from the methods commonly used at the time. Instead of relying on intensive treatments, he gradually introduced bio vineyard practices and a more natural approach to farming.

At first, not everyone believed in those decisions. Family members worried that changing long-established methods could harm the vineyards rather than improve them. The same doubts followed his decision to plant Kakhuri Mtsvane when most growers considered Rkatsiteli the safer and more practical choice.

Over time, the vineyards began to tell their own story. Healthier vines, balanced soils, and wines full of character proved that patience and trust in nature were worth the risk.

Today, Aleksi's philosophy remains at the heart of MIDAMO. Every bottle reflects respect for the land, the traditions of Kakheti, and the belief that great wine begins long before the harvest.

A LIFE IN HOSPITALITY

Before MIDAMO, Natia spent more than 15 years in the hospitality industry, managing hotels and creating memorable guest experiences for travelers from around the world.

Throughout her career, she learned that exceptional hospitality is built on attention to detail, genuine care, and the ability to make people feel welcome wherever they are.

MIDAMO became a natural continuation of that journey, bringing together years of hospitality expertise with vineyard life, natural wine, and the authentic spirit of Kakheti.

Today, every tasting, gathering, and shared table reflects both sides of the story: wine shaped by the land, and hospitality shaped by years of welcoming guests.

IT STARTED WITH 150 BOTTLES

Before MIDAMO, before Wine Well became a growing winery, there was a small family harvest, a few qvevri, and a simple idea to make honest wine rooted in Kakheti.

The first vintage produced just 150 bottles, shared mostly with friends and family. At the time, every bottle mattered. Aleksi would even ask local bars to save empty wine bottles so they could be cleaned, reused, and filled again for the next small harvest.

There was no business plan, no grand vision, and no certainty about what would come next. What existed was curiosity, hard work, and a deep belief that natural qvevri wine deserved patience, care, and respect.

Year after year, those first 150 bottles slowly grew into something larger. What began as a small family project became Wine Well, and eventually evolved into MIDAMO - a place where wine, vineyards, hospitality, and the slower rhythm of Kakheti come together.

CHOOSING A DIFFERENT PATH

Not every important decision is understood from the beginning.

Years ago, when Aleksi began caring for the vineyards using bio practices, many people saw it as a risky choice. At the time, the use of chemical treatments was considered standard, and few believed that vineyards could remain healthy and productive through a more natural approach.

Friends, neighbors, and even family members often questioned why he had chosen a more difficult path - one that required more work, more patience, and far more uncertainty.

But Aleksi believed that great wine begins in the vineyard. He was convinced that respecting the land, the vines, and the natural balance of the ecosystem would ultimately be reflected in the quality of the wine itself.

Over time, the results began to speak for themselves. Healthier vineyards, living soils, and wines with distinctive character proved that working with nature, rather than against it, was the right choice.

Today, this philosophy remains at the heart of both Wine Well and MIDAMO. Our vineyards continue to be cared for using bio practices, guided by the belief that meaningful results come from patience, respect for nature, and staying true to your vision.

FROM WINE WELL TO MIDAMO

What began as a small family winery is slowly growing into something much larger.

Year after year, Wine Well grew through patience, hard work, and a deep connection to the land. As the vineyards expanded and more people discovered our wines, a new dream began to take shape — a place where guests could experience not only the wine itself, but the stories, traditions, and way of life behind it.

That dream became MIDAMO.

Still taking shape among the vineyards of Kakheti, MIDAMO is being created as a place where wine, hospitality, nature, and meaningful human connections come together. A place where guests can slow down, gather around the table, and experience Kakheti through the people who call it home.

With every season, every vine, and every new idea, MIDAMO continues to grow. Just as Wine Well began with 150 bottles, MIDAMO begins with a simple belief: that the most memorable experiences are built around authenticity, connection, and a genuine love for sharing what we cherish most.

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