Our History

The modern history of Danelia's Wine began in 1907, when Vladimer Danelia (1879–1975), son of Nikoloz Danelia, founded "Danelia & Co." in Batumi. He created a unique label and trademark featuring a bee alongside a cluster of grapes — a symbolic representation of a centuries-old family technology involving the use of honey and honeycomb. The brand quickly gained popularity and began exporting wine to Europe.

An elixir of health and longevity

• State Recognition: In 2019, by decision of the Government of Georgia, the traditional Danelia ancestral technology was granted the status of a Monument of Non-Material Cultural Heritage of Georgia (FAOLEX-FAOC193818).
• A Unique Formula: Danelia's Wine harmoniously combines all the beneficial properties of natural wine (up to 500 microelements, 19 amino acids) and pure honey (up to 200 elements, 18–20 amino acids).
• Elixir of Health: Centuries of family observation and modern analysis confirm that this technology boosts efficiency, promotes body tonus, and supports longevity.
• Museum Exhibits: Unique historical materials of the brand are exhibited at the Adjara State Museum and the Nobel Brothers Batumi Technological Museum. Original signature labels from 1907–1921 also feature in the "Complete Catalog of Georgian Wine Labels."

Ancestral chronicle & genetic code

The Danelia lineage is one of the oldest Megrelian dynasties, with historical traces dating back to the 13th–14th centuries. The family historically resided in the Martvili municipality (the territory of ancient Colchis) and continuously practised viticulture for centuries.

• Haplogroup G2a (G-P303): the ancient, indigenous genetic lineage of the Caucasus.
• Haplogroup J2: a direct, strong connection to the ancient Colchian civilisation.
• Title of Nobility: according to historical documents, the Danelias were hereditary nobles (Aznauri), formally listed among the nobility in the official registry of December 6, 1850.

A family devoted to their homeland

Our ancestral and brand history is inseparable from Georgia's struggle for freedom. Despite Soviet repressions and the complete confiscation of their property, the family preserved their dignity and their unique craft:

• Iason Surguladze (Junker): in 1921, he heroically fell at the Kojori-Tabakhmela front during the defense of Tbilisi.
• Longinoz Beselia: a member of the legendary "Oath-Bound Detachment" and a participant in the 1924 anti-Soviet uprising; he emigrated to France and is buried at the Saint-Ouen Cemetery in Paris.
• Zinaida Danelia: the eldest daughter of the brand's founder, a victim of the 1937 Stalinist repressions, exiled to Kazakhstan.

"Live in such a way that when your children think of honor and justice, they remember you!"— Ilia Chavchavadze