Wine Not? UP’s First Fruit Winery Brings Mango Magic to Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh has taken a bold leap in agro-tourism and rural entrepreneurship with the launch of its first-ever fruit-based winery. Located in Malihabad, the mango capital on the outskirts of Lucknow, this innovative initiative not only promotes the state's rich horticultural heritage but also creates new opportunities for tourism, farmers, and food entrepreneurs.

The fruit winery is nestled within a 100-acre mango orchard, offering a rustic yet refined experience for wine lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. The project has been established with an investment of ₹10 crore, making it a major milestone in UP’s push towards rural development and sustainable agriculture.

This isn’t a conventional grape-based winery. Instead, the winery utilizes regional fruits like mangoes, jamuns, guavas, and other seasonal varieties—fruits that UP produces in abundance but often sees go to waste due to lack of processing facilities.

The winery, called Maeve Meadery, focuses on crafting meads and fruit wines using natural fermentation processes with minimal chemical additives. Visitors can explore everything from mango wines to jamun and guava blends—each bottle carrying the freshness of the orchards it comes from.

The winery is open for weekend tours that give visitors a glimpse into the entire winemaking process—from orchard to bottle. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or someone looking to explore something offbeat near Lucknow, a visit to Malihabad’s Maeve Meadery promises a sensory journey through the orchards and traditions of Uttar Pradesh.