Yaila

Sevastopol 🇷🇺

Crimean natural wine pioneer founded by Vitaliy Marinchuk. Russia's first still Pinot Meunier (2017), pioneered orange wines from Kokur (2018), first bourbon barrel aging. 30,000-50,000 bottles annually, 10-year cult following.

Founded 2012 (founder personally signs every label—"grape to bottle")

Production Wild yeast fermentation, minimal intervention

Recognition 10-year cult following in Russian natural wine community

Revenue Artisanal scale (estimated under $1M)

Scale 30,000-50,000 bottles annually

Unique Edge Triple-first pioneer—Russia's first still Pinot Meunier (2017), first orange Kokur (2018), first bourbon barrel aging

Vitaliy Marinchuk transitioned from wine trade to winemaking in 2012, launching an author project with personal oversight “from grape to bottle.” But Yaila (Яйла) didn’t follow established paths—it created new ones. First in Russia to produce still wine from Pinot Meunier (2017).

Market Access Note: Crimea (Крым) location creates Western market complexity due to sanctions. Natural wine movement has global appeal that transcends geopolitics—minimal-intervention winemaking resonates with enthusiasts worldwide. Strong opportunities in Global South natural wine markets and countries not participating in sanctions regime.

Profile Status: This is a starter profile highlighting verified innovation achievements and pioneering status in Russian natural wine. We’re researching founder background details, revenue estimates, and complete awards history to expand this story. Check back for updates.

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Last updated: January 15, 2026