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Sushma Sanjay
Founder & Managing Director

Talisva is a self-made dream turned thriving family-owned enterprise, born from the passion and curiosity of Sushma Sanjay. From humble beginnings in 2005, experimenting with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and nuts without added flavors or colors, her commitment to natural processes led to the creation of distinctive, hand-crafted wines. Early small-batch successes grew into a recognized brand, positively impacting the local community of Kikkeri and inspiring women along the way.

Today, Talisva spans a 25-acre winery and areca estate in the Western Ghats, producing small batches of fruit wines in flavors like jamun, grape, pineapple, and betel leaf. Guided by integrity and authenticity, each bottle blends carefully hand-picked ingredients, aromatic complexity, and balanced flavors — a reflection of Sushma’s journey and the art of crafting perfect wines.

With integrity and authenticity, we hope you will welcome Talisva into your lifestyle.

Our Team

Akarsh Sanjay
Akarsh Sanjay
Co-founder
Nilesh Ekshinge
Nilesh Ekshinge
Senior Winemaker
Manjunath Makeri
Manjunath Makeri
Winery Manager
Rohit Kukke
Rohit Kukke
Junior Winemaker
Naresh Garaga
Naresh Garaga
Cellar Hand

Timeline Infographic

2005
A PASSION IGNITES: SUSHMA EMBARKS ON A WINEMAKING JOURNEY ROOTED IN CURIOUS EXPERIMENTATION.
2007
CRAFTING HER FIRST FRUIT WINE VARIETALS, SUSHMA TRANSFORMS SEASONAL HARVESTS INTO HAND-CRAFTED TREASURES.
2008
CHERISHED FRIENDS AND FAMILY GATHER FOR EXCLUSIVE WINE TASTING EXPERIENCES, CELEBRATING THE EMERGENCE OF DISTINCT FRUIT WINE FLAVORS.
2009
THE VERY FIRST BOTTLES OF HOMEMADE WINE CROSS THE THRESHOLD, TURNING A HOBBY INTO A TRANSACTION.
2015
A DECADE OF DEDICATION YIELDS TEN DISTINCT, HIGH QUALITY FRUIT WINE CONCOCTIONS.
2020
TALISVA TAKES FORMAL SHAPE AS A COMPANY, READY TO SCALE THE ARTISANAL WINEMAKING LEGACY.
2022 NOVEMBER
TALISVA'S SIGNATURE FRUIT WINES LAUNCH TO THE WORLD, SHARING A HERITAGE OF NATURAL PURITY
2024 January
TALISVA PROUDLY PIONEERED INDIA'S FIRST-EVER BETEL LEAF (PAAN) WINE, CRAFTED USING HOMEGROWN ARECA AND BETEL LEAVES FROM ITS ESTATE.
2025 June
TALISVA INTRODUCED NOMAD, A NEW SEGMENT PRESENTING BOLDER, ADVENTUROUS FRUITY MELOMEL BLENDS, EXPANDING THE BRAND'S CREATIVE AND EXPERIENTIAL REACH.