Wine
One of those evenings I will speak to you in a language of wine, because wine is incapable of lying
At GERI METAI, our family garden nurtures 15 distinct rowan varieties. Their fruit becomes our pure rowan wines - crafted mainly from rowan, with no other fruit or berries - yet each bottling tastes remarkably different, shaped by the variety behind it.
These are truly vinous wines: complex aromas and flavors unfold like in fine grape wine, while oak-barrel maturation adds layers of aroma, nuance, and depth. Naturally high in tannins, rowan - much like the grape - can yield styles with either firmer or gentler tannins, elegantly completing the palate.
Rowanberry Wine
Since 2023, our rowanberry wines have been entered into both Lithuanian and international wine competitions. What began with our first bronze medals at the Lithuanian Wine & Mead Championship has grown into international recognition. In 2026, our wines were awarded Gold Medals at prestigious competitions in France and the United Kingdom, confirming that rowanberry wine is a refined, well-balanced wine with excellent structure - equally suited to pairing with food or enjoying on its own.
For us, participating in wine competitions - especially international ones - is about far more than winning medals.
Our mission is to demonstrate that Lithuanian fruit and berry wine deserves to stand alongside traditional grape wines. It is not that sweet, fortified "country wine" that some people still remember from decades past. When crafted with care, knowledge, and respect for the fruit, Lithuanian fruit and berry wines can achieve remarkable elegance, purity, and complexity.
Our wines express the distinctive character of northern berries, shaped by Lithuania's climate and terroir, while reflecting the craftsmanship and dedication that go into every bottle. Every award we receive strengthens our belief that authentic Lithuanian fruit wines have earned their place on the international wine stage.
We are passionate wine lovers ourselves. Our philosophy is simple: we create wines that we genuinely enjoy drinking. That is why our collection focuses primarily on dry wines.
Producing an outstanding dry wine is one of the greatest challenges in winemaking. Without residual sweetness to soften imperfections, every element of the wine is revealed - its balance, structure, purity, and craftsmanship. This is why we are especially proud that our dry wines have earned recognition from professional judges. In 2026, our red SORBELLE No. 94 received a Silver Medal and was named Best Dry Fruit, Berry & Botanical Wine at the Lithuanian Wine & Mead Championship, while our rosé AFTER No. 95 was awarded a Silver Medal at the Concours International de Lyon in France.
Alongside dry wines, we have a deep appreciation for dessert wines. They invite a different way of tasting - one that rewards patience and curiosity with remarkable depth, richness, and complexity. In 2023, we created two sweet rowanberry wines: SWEET NEWE No. 70 and KONZENTRA No. 73. Both achieved Gold Medal status in 2026: SWEET NEWE No. 70 won Gold at the Lithuanian Wine & Mead Championship, while KONZENTRA No. 73 received Gold at the Concours International de Lyon in France.
One lesson we have learned is that rowanberry wines thrive with age. For this reason, we never rush them to market. We allow every wine the time it needs to mature naturally, developing greater harmony, elegance, and complexity before it reaches the bottle.
