Sula Vineyards

Sula Vineyards (or "Sula") is a winery and vineyard located in the Nashik region of western India,180 km northeast of Mumbai. It was founded by Rajeev Samant in 1999. Sula has grown to be India’s largest and most awarded wine brand. Sula introduced grape varietals such as Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Riesling and Zinfandel in India and is the leading player in the Indian wine industry.
History.
Sula Vineyards was founded by Mr. Rajeev Samant in the late 1990s. An alumnus of Stanford University, he worked at Oracle in California after his graduation. After quitting his corporate job, Mr. Samant established Sula upon his return to India.
Sula was named after Samant's mother – 'Sulabha'. Samant steadily grew the company over the next few years by introducing newer grape varieties and expanding the company's offerings. Over the last few decades, the Nashik region has transformed and is often referred to as "India’s Napa Valley".
Facilities.
Tasting Room.
Sula’s tasting cellar offers tasting sessions at the vineyards in Nashik and Bengaluru. Visitors can pick from different packages and enjoy the wines available on-site under the expert guidance of the tasting team. Conducted seven days a week, these sessions cost between 200-1000 INR per person.
Vineyard Tours.
Sula offers tours at their Nashik and Karnataka vineyards that includes winery visits where you can learn about the company’s wine production methods. The tour lasts around 20 minutes and is hosted by a wine expert on-site.
Wine Brands.
Rasa
Through artisan winemaking and selective triage, the ambition of Rasa is to produce the best red wines of India. -
Dindori
Sulaʼs Dindori Reserve highlights the winemakers and their endeavors, using their winemaking skills and tools.
The Dindori collection by Sula includes three variants -
The Source
The Source wines are made with craftsmanship in mind, while focusing on select vineyard sites.
Sula Classics
The wines which have made the reputation of Sula, nationally and internationally.
Sula’s wine offering includes over 30 variants -
Dia Wine Sparkler.
India’s first wine in a can - Dia wine sparkler was launched in 2019. The wine is currently available in Goa and Maharashtra.
Kadu.
The first Indian wine for a cause: Sula has partnered with Sanctuary Nature Foundation, a non-profit organization designed to empower and support grassroot conservationists across India.
The Kadu collection by Sula includes four variants -
Sula Selections - Imports.
Sula also imports and distributes leading international wines and spirits such as Le Grand Noir, Torres, Trapiche, Hardy's, Bouchard Aîné et Fils, Louis XIII, Remy Martin VSOP, Beluga Vodka, The Botanist, Bruichladdich, Asahi and many more!
Sula exports many of its wines to over 30 countries and includes countries like Singapore, Australia, China to name a few.
Sustainability.
Over 50% of all of Sula’s energy needs are met by the solar panels installed at the winery in Nashik. The packaging used for Sula’s products are 99% recyclable, and the company has planted over 30,000 trees around Nashik in the last few years.
SulaFest.
India’s biggest vineyard music festival, SulaFest takes place at the Sula vineyards in Nashik every year. Started in 2008, the festival has performances by global artists, gourmet food, and a variety of wine-centric activities like grape stomping, wine tasting, and camping etc.
The Source at Sula.
Established in 2015, The Source at Sula is India’s first heritage vineyard resort, situated in the heart of Sula Vineyards in Nashik. This 51 room boutique hotel offers a variety of accommodation options including ‘treehouses’ and luxurious suites for all types of holiday goers.
Beyond by Sula.
Tucked behind the rolling hills of Gangapur and surrounded by the serenity of its calm waters, Beyond by Sula is a true hidden gem. The luxury vineyard property now consists of a minimalistic 3-bedroom Sky Villa with unparalleled lake views and a feeling of peace and privacy as well as 7 Lakeview rooms that are a little haven of peace.
Milestones.
Sula is considered a pioneer in India winemaking and has achieved many milestones in the last few decades. These are the milestones achieved -
Collaboration with WSET.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), is a global organization that facilitates courses in the field of wine and spirits. Founded in 1969, WSET is headquartered in London and is regarded as one of the world's leading wine and spirits education providers.
As the number one Approved Programme Provider (APP) for WSET, Sula Vineyards offers globally recognized certificate courses in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Goa, Bengaluru, Delhi, Nagpur, and Hyderabad for beginners and aficionados alike.