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Anfora

In an amphora, wine ferments or matures in clay, a material that adds no flavours of its own and lets oxygen pass slowly. The result is wines with a clear profile, often more structured and spicier than usual, from amber whites to reds with firm tannin. It is an ancient way of making wine, now back in fashion in Italy and in many other countries. Browse the selection and discover amphora through labels of different origins and styles, to taste with curiosity.

Kisi Qvevri Dry White Wine Georgia 2019 - Agrida

€29.90

Agrida Khikhvi Qvevri 2019 Georgian White | Etilika

2019 12% 0,75 lt

Khikhvi Qvevri Georgian White Wine 2019 - Agrida

€31.90

Raberi Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2022 Orange Wine | Etilika

2022 14% 0,75 lt

Rkatsiteli Qvevri Orange Wine Georgia 2022 - Raberi

€32.90

Dariala Saperavi Qvevri 2025 | Monaci di Dariali | Etilika

2025 13% 0,75 lt

Saperavi Qvevri Georgian Red Wine 2025 - Monaci di Dariali

€38.90

Georgia In Amphora Tasting Box, 3 Wines | Etilika

-11% Box

Georgia In Amphora Tasting Box [3 bottles]

€95.00~~€106.70~~

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Georgia Uncovered Tasting Box, 3 Wines | Etilika

-12% Box

Georgia Uncovered Tasting Box [3 bottles]

€89.90~~€101.70~~

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Ninos Marani Ojaleshi Qvevri 2025 Georgian Red | Etilika

2025 0,75 lt

Ojaleshi Qvevri Red Wine Georgia 2025 - Ninos Marani

€39.90

Nagdi Marani Tsarapi 2016 Qvevri Orange Wine | Etilika

2016 12% 0,75 lt

Tsarapi Rkatsiteli Qvevri Orange Wine Georgia 2016 - Nagdi Marani

€49.90

Ninos Marani Tsolikouri Qvevri 2024 White | Etilika

2024 0,75 lt

Tsolikouri Qvevri Dry White Wine Georgia 2024 - Ninos Marani

€34.90

-12% Box

Amber Georgia Tasting Box [3 bottles]

€105.00~~€119.70~~

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Raberi Saperavi 2022 Georgian Red Wine | Etilika

2022 14% 0,75 lt

Saperavi Dry Red Wine Georgia 2022 - Raberi

€32.90

Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2025 Monks of Dariali | Etilika

2025 13% 0,75 lt

Rkatsiteli Qvevri Orange Wine Georgia 2025 - Monaci di Dariali

€36.90

-8% 2024 12.5% 0,75 lt

Freeulano Friulano Dop Friuli Colli Orientali 2024 - Roi Clar

€24.00~~€26.00~~

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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2024 - Le Anfore Elena Casadei

2024 14% 0,75 lt

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Le Anfore 2024 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

2022 14% 0,75 lt

Syrah Toscana IGT Le Anfore 2022 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

Nosiola Foradori Fontanasanta 2022 Magnum on sale

2022 11% 1,50 lt

Nosiola Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Fontanasanta 2022 - Foradori [Magnum, 1.5 lt]

€68.90

2025 13% 0,75 lt

Ansonaco Toscana IGT Le Anfore 2025 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

Trebbiano Anfora Elena Casadei 2021 a prezzo scontato

2020 12.5% 0,75 lt

Trebbiano Toscana IGT Le Anfore 2021 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

Le Anfore Elena Casadei Moscato 2022 in vendita online

2019 13.5% 0,75 lt

Moscato Toscana Bianco IGT Le Anfore 2022 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Amphora Cirelli 2022 on Sale

2022 12.5% 0,75 lt

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC Anfora 2022 - Cirelli

€27.90

Raberi Saperavi Qvevri 2022 | Georgian Red | Etilika

2022 14% 0,75 lt

Saperavi Qvevri Georgian Red Wine 2022 - Raberi

€32.90

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Box Degustazione Bianchi Le Anfore - Elena Casadei [3 bot]

€70.00~~€77.00~~

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2023 13.5% 0,75 lt

Migiu Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Le Anfore 2023 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

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-10% Box 0,75 lt

Box Degustazione Le Anfore - Elena Casadei [6 bot]

€140.00~~€155.40~~

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Amphora wine: an ancient method back in fashion

The amphora is among the oldest wine vessels. The Greeks and Romans used it to ferment, store and transport wine, and in Georgia the qvevri, large buried clay jars, underpin a tradition recognised by UNESCO in 2013. In Italy, winemaking in amphora remains a niche, but in recent years it has found an increasingly attentive audience. This category brings together wines that fermented, matured or did both in clay vessels, with or without contact with the grape skins.

How it differs from oak and steel

Clay is porous and allows a slow, steady passage of oxygen. Unlike wood, it gives the wine no flavours of its own, so there is no vanilla or toast: what remains is the fruit and the character of the grape. One of the effects attributed to amphora is greater colour stability, especially in skin macerated wines. The result still depends on the grapes, on cellar cleanliness and on how long the skins stay in contact.

Styles and regions of amphora wine

Not every amphora wine is an orange wine. Whites macerated on their skins turn amber, with more tannin and polyphenols, spicy and herbal notes and good staying power. Alongside them there are whites with short or no maceration, brighter and truer to the grape, and reds that keep the fruit of the variety without the notes of wood.

In Italy amphorae appear mostly in Friuli Venezia Giulia, where Collio was among the first areas to rediscover them, and then in Veneto, Marche, Sicily and Piedmont, between Langhe and Monferrato. Beyond Italy, Georgia uses qvevri, Portugal's Alentejo uses talhas and Spain uses tinajas.

At the table with amphora wines

Amber wines suit flavourful cooking: aged cheeses, mushrooms, roasted vegetables, pulses, white meats and spiced dishes. Whites without maceration go with starters, fish and fresh cheeses, while reds work with cured meats, grilled meats and pasta with robust sauces.

How to choose an amphora wine

For a first taste, a white with short or no maceration can be easier to read. Those looking for character and tannin will find amber wines the most direct route. On the product sheet, check whether the amphora was used for fermentation, maturation or both, and how long the skin contact lasted: these details say the most about style. Some unfiltered wines may show a light sediment, which is not a fault.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between amphora and barrel?

A wooden barrel adds flavours of its own, such as vanilla and toast. Clay is neutral and lets oxygen through slowly, so the wine keeps the profile of the grape and of the winemaking.

Is an amphora wine always an orange wine?

No. The amber colour comes from skin contact, not from the vessel. Amphora is also used for whites without maceration and for reds.

Do amphora wines contain fewer sulphites?

Not as a rule. Some producers choose to reduce or avoid sulphites, but that depends on the producer, not on the amphora itself. The product sheet is the place to check.

How should I store and serve amphora wine?

Like any wine: in the dark, at a steady temperature, lying down if it has a cork. Serve amber whites at 12 to 14 degrees and reds at 16 to 18.