Georgian Winemaker Series; Chona’s Marani at Chito Gvrito in NYC
Join us on November 7th, at Chito Gvrito, a contemporary Georgian restaurant in NYC, as we proudly host the first installment of its Georgian Winemaker Series with Chona’s Marani, a family-operated Kakhetian winery renowned for its natural, bio-organic wines.
Guests will enjoy a rare opportunity to learn directly from the winemaker while tasting exclusive Qvevri-aged Georgian wines not currently available anywhere else in New York City.
Each dinner in the series features a five-course Georgian tasting menu crafted by Chito Gvrito’s team, Chef Dimitri Gabiskiria and Lika Arce, with every dish paired perfectly to showcase the Georgian wine.
The Chona’s Marani X Chito Gvrito Winemakers Dinner & Pairing Includes:
Welcome Cocktail & Signature Bites
• Georgian Spirited Cocktail
• Chef’s Selection of Signature Bites
First Course
• Aubergine Rolls with Walnut Fenugreek Sauce
• Lobiani Bean Pie
• Paired with Rkatsiteli Amber (2022)
Second Course
• Grilled Oyster Mushroom with Mushroom Sauce & Ajika Oil
• Khachapuri Cheese Pie
• Paired with Kakhetian Mtsvane Amber (2022)
Third Course
• Seared Duck Tolma with Cherry Tomato & Mint Oil
• Paired with Mtsvane–Rkatsiteli Amber Blend (2022)
Fourth Course
• Brick Tabaka Chicken with Chkmeruli Garlic Sauce
• Paired with Saperavi Red (2023)
Fifth Course
• Flatiron Steak with Ajika Sautéed Shallots
• Paired with Saperavi Red (2021)
Dessert & Digestif
• Pelamushi Chocolate Tartlet with Grape Pudding & Saperavi Wine Sauce
• Ideali Honey Walnut Cake
• Georgian Brandy Digestif
About Chito Gvrito Winemakers Series
The Chona’s Marani dinner is part of the Chito Gvrito Winemaker Series, an ongoing program where Georgian winemakers are invited to host intimate wine pairing dinners in Gramercy.
If you are interested in attending an upcoming event or booking a private winemaker dinner for your group, please contact us at: info@chito-gvritonyc.com.
Chito Gvrito Address: 173 3rd Ave, New York, NY (Gramercy).