Chateau Ateni Cottages

We built our five wooden cottages in 2023–24, beside the cellar in the Ateni Valley of Kartli. The cottages themselves are new, but the land around them sits in a region whose Georgian winemaking heritage stretches back thousands of years.

Set on the winery grounds about a ten-minute drive from Gori, the cottages look out over the vineyards and the mountains of the Tana Gorge. Each is air-conditioned, with a private balcony, an en-suite bathroom and a fridge — quiet comfort a few steps from where the wine is made.

Our family restaurant sits right beside the cottages, serving traditional Georgian cuisine with grilled meats, homemade jams and local produce. Breakfast and dinner are available on request, and your host Soso can lead you through the vineyard and cellar — and, if you like, raise a toast as your tamada.