
AN INCREDIBLE STORY

THE ORIGIN
The Deepest Cellars
Hidden beneath the ancient soils of Bakhmut lay a secret—the world’s deepest cellar. In this cool embrace, Artwine was born, crafted using techniques passed down through generations. More than just a sparkling wine, Artwine became an expression of tradition, forged in the silence where nature’s wonders and human dreams intertwined.

CRAFTING EXCELLENCE
Sparkling Symphony
Within the hushed depths, far from the noise of the world, artisans perfected a masterpiece. Using the French method, they crafted a sparkling wine that danced like stars caught in glass. As Artwine aged for years, it did so to the soothing sound of classical music, with each note infusing the wine with elegance. Artwine's unmatched character was born of patience, dedication, and the quiet magic of the underground.

THE TRAGEDY
War's Bitter Impact
One day, the peaceful caverns could no longer hide from the turmoil above. War erupted, and flames swallowed the land. The enemy came, and our treasured cellar fell into their hands. What was once a haven for creation became a captive of conflict—turning Artwine's peaceful origins into a tale of strife and survival.

THE LOSS
A Heritage Stolen
With our cellar taken and our beloved wine captured, a void was left behind. The caverns, once filled with hope, now stood empty—robbed of their life and sparkle. It was a time of despair, but even in the deepest sorrow, a flicker of hope refused to fade.

THE RESCUE
Escape Amid Siege
Amid the siege, we knew Artwine’s story couldn't end in the ashes of war. With determination, we evacuated what bottles we could, smuggling them out before the city fell. These precious bottles found refuge in the USA, carrying with them the promise of hope and revival that refused to be extinguished.

THE REBUILD
Be Part of Our Revival
Amid the siege, we knew Artwine’s story couldn't end in the ashes of war. With determination, we evacuated what bottles we could, smuggling them out before the city fell. These precious bottles found refuge in the USA, carrying with them the promise of hope and revival that refused to be extinguished.

HISTORY OF ARTWINE
1950s
On his birthday in 1950, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin was refused Champagne exports by the Republique of France. The dictator commanded the establishment of Artemovsk Winery to create Soviet sparkling wines (Sovietskoye Shampanskoe) in the labor-intensive Méthode Traditionnelle to match the French.
1980s
Approximately 30% of all Ukrainian vineyards are destroyed during Gorbachev’s anti-alcohol campaign.
1990s
Ukraine officially declared itself an independent country 1990s on August 24, 1991.
2000s
Sales of Artemivske sparkling wine from Artwinery in Bakhmut becomes the number one selling sparkling wine in Ukraine and is recognized as the first national product of a newly independent Ukraine.
2007
Artwine is created for export.
TODAY
Workers continue the production of wine in secret locations as to not let the Russian’s stop their work. Some of the workers left to fight, leaving families behind and Artwinery understaffed.