This month’s case is a love letter to the classics. We’ve pulled together twelve wines from Europe and the Middle East, each one rooted in the traditions and winemaking heritage of the Old World. Think: earthy reds, structured whites, and bottles that tell a story.
Featuring wines from France, Italy, Spain, Georgia, and Austria (including a very cool pour from the royal family of Liechtenstein), this case is a deep dive into Old World style—at a friendly $205 price tag.
Wine Highlights
We’re taking the term “old world” to a whole new level, with two wines made using techniques that date back 8,000 years.
Meet Orgo “Dila-O”—a project from East-Georgian producer Orgo, based in the historic wine region of Kakheti. These wines aren’t just old-world inspired; they’re made in the actual ancient traditions of Georgian winemaking.
Both the 2023 Amber and 2023 Saperavi are crafted from 50+ year old vines, rare survivors spared during Soviet-era vineyard destruction. But it’s not just the fruit that’s historic. These wines are vinified in qvevri, large, egg-shaped terracotta vessels that are buried underground to regulate temperature during fermentation and aging naturally. This method encourages movement and circulation inside the vessel, unlocking flavor and structure in a way that’s distinctly Georgian
Orgo “Dila-O” Wines
Dila-O Amber (2023)
Made from indigenous white grapes, this is a traditional amber (aka orange) wine with a gentle tannic grip. It’s layered with spiced apricot, white flowers, and that unmistakable earthy complexity from time spent in qvevri.
Dila-O Saperavi (2023)
A brooding, peppery red with dark fruit and structure to spare. Saperavi is Georgia’s signature red varietal, and in this bottle, you’ll understand why.