Why it matters
The producer
Maksym Kushnir founded Odesos Winery as an urban winery in Odesa. He personally oversees each stage from grape selection in the vineyards through label creation. Anton Yordanov came from Bulgaria to Ukraine to produce Ukrainian wines of international class.
In 2019, Maksym Kushnir launched Odesos after seeking to adapt the urban winery models of London and Porto to Ukraine. The idea placed European city cellar practice in a Ukrainian setting, with Kushnir supervising grape selection through label creation. Anton Yordanov came from Bulgaria to produce Ukrainian wines of international class. The annual choice of grapes remains part of the operating model, with leased parcels supplying fruit from selected microterroirs.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
The cellar stands at 26 Tiraspolska Street in Odesa, separate from the vineyards that supply it. Odesos leases parcels in selected Odesa region microterroirs, including sites near Prymorske village in Izmail district. The leased parcel strategy lets the winery select the best grapes each year.
Wines to know
The range in view
The range moves across rosé, red and white wines. Odesos Rosé 2022 supplies the rosé bottle. Odesos Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and Odesos Chardonnay 2021 is 100% Chardonnay. Odesos Riesling 2021 adds another named white.
Some Limited Edition Cabernet and Merlot wines are matured in casks that previously held whisky or bourbon. This brings a former spirit vessel into the ageing of those cuvées.