In the landscape of Indian luxury, the intersection of heritage and modernity is a space occupied by very few masters. When the nation’s premier couturier joins forces with its most ambitious winery, the result is more than a product - it is a cultural landmark. To celebrate 15 years of viticultural excellence, Fratelli Vineyards has collaborated with celebrated designer Manish Malhotra to launch a limited-edition bottle and box design for its flagship label, SETTE.
This partnership marks a significant milestone, blending the precision of high fashion with the patient, agrarian art of winemaking.
Since its inception, SETTE has been the benchmark for premium Indian red wine. The 15th-anniversary release is historically significant as it features the final bottling from Fratelli’s founding vineyard parcels in Akluj. These vines, planted in 2007, have reached a peak of maturity, offering a concentration of flavor that defines this specific vintage. Following this harvest, these legacy vines are scheduled for replanting, making this edition a true collector's item and a closing chapter of Fratelli's first era.
Gaurav Sekhri, Managing Director of Fratelli Vineyards, noted that Malhotra was the natural choice for this milestone. His ability to weave traditional Indian craftsmanship into contemporary silhouettes mirrors Fratelli’s own journey of placing Indian wine on the global luxury map.
Manish Malhotra approached the bottle design as he would a runway ensemble, treating the glass as a canvas for high-fashion aesthetics. The limited edition is draped in a palette of textured gold and deep black:
The bottle is housed in a bespoke, sculptural box that echoes these design elements. For Malhotra, this association was instinctive, driven by a shared dedication to detail and a pursuit of "unmistakably contemporary" luxury.
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While the exterior is a triumph of design, the wine within remains the core of the collaboration. The 15th-anniversary blend is a sophisticated marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese, matured exclusively in French oak.
Connoisseurs can expect a complex profile:
Reflecting its status as a landmark release, the Manish Malhotra x Fratelli SETTE edition is strictly limited. Only 15,000 bottles have been produced for this run. As of February 2026, the bottle is available in select luxury retail outlets and fine-dining establishments across major Indian metros, priced at approximately INR 3,500 (varying by state excise laws).
The Manish Malhotra x Fratelli SETTE 15th Anniversary Edition is a rare fusion of two distinct forms of craftsmanship. It honors the passage of time—the fifteen years Fratelli has spent perfecting its vineyards and the three decades Malhotra has spent defining Indian glamour. For the collector, it offers a piece of design history; for the wine enthusiast, it offers a benchmark of Indian winemaking at its peak. It is a bottle that is quite literally "dressed for the occasion."
