SOMA Vine Village

SOMA Vine Village sits 17 kilometres west of Nashik city in Maharashtra, nestled within the Sahyadri Ranges near Gangapur Dam. The estate occupies 100 acres at elevations ranging from 610 to 730 metres above sea level. This altitude moderates what would otherwise be an intensely hot subtropical climate, allowing grapes to ripen with sufficient acidity and aromatic complexity.

• Situated on the Gangapur-Gangavarhe Road in the Nashik Valley appellation
• Elevation of 610,730 metres provides critical cooling effect
• Part of the Nashik Valley Wine GI, requiring 80% Nashik-grown fruit
• Surrounded by the Sahyadri Ranges, which influence local mesoclimate

The climate at SOMA is subtropical, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 40°C between March and June and night temperatures dropping to 7,8°C. This pronounced diurnal range preserves grape acidity and aromatic compounds through the ripening season. Annual rainfall sits at 700,800mm, concentrated in the monsoon period. Soils are red laterite over basaltic volcanic parent material originating from the Deccan Traps, providing excellent drainage and contributing to the mineral character of the wines.

• Daytime highs up to 40°C; night lows of 7,8°C create significant diurnal swing
• Annual rainfall 700,800mm, primarily monsoon-driven
• Red laterite soils with basaltic volcanic subsoil from the Deccan Traps
• Well-drained volcanic soils reduce disease pressure and stress-ripen vines

SOMA grows ten grape varieties across its estate and contract vineyards, covering the full spectrum of international styles. White varieties include Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Viognier; red varieties include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. The winery produces red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines in styles calibrated to Indian palate preferences, including dry, semi-sweet, and late-harvest whites alongside structured reds.

• Ten varieties grown: five white (Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier) and five red
• White wines produced in dry, semi-sweet, and late-harvest formats
• Reds crafted for depth and character rather than extreme extraction
• Sparkling and rosé styles round out the full portfolio

SOMA Vine Village operates as one of India's leading wine tourism destinations, integrating viticulture education with luxury accommodation. The property features 61 guest rooms and suites, a spa, and multiple restaurants. The estate is credited as a pioneer of India's first barrel house used as a hospitality feature. Visitors can tour the vineyards, participate in winemaking education programmes, and taste wines on site, making it a significant driver of wine culture in the Nashik region.

• 61 guest rooms and suites; spa and multiple restaurant facilities on site
• Pioneer of India's first barrel house as a dedicated hospitality experience
• Combines viticulture education with luxury resort amenities
• Key contributor to Nashik's growing reputation as a wine tourism destination

The winery produces approximately 70,000 litres per year at boutique scale, drawing from 25 acres of estate vineyards and an additional 10 acres of contract-grown fruit. Pradeep Pachpatil, the founder, brings over 35 years of winemaking experience to the operation. SOMA wines are distributed within India across Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, and are exported internationally to the United States and Japan.

• Annual production approximately 70,000 litres from 35 acres of vineyards
• Founder Pradeep Pachpatil has 35+ years of winemaking experience
• First vintage released January 2014 after winery operations commenced in 2012
• Export markets include the US and Japan alongside domestic Indian distribution