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Tbilisi Wine Region Guide
Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, is the gateway to the world's oldest winemaking culture, with wine bars and cellars pouring qvevri wines from Saperavi, Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grown in nearby Kartli and Kakheti.
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About Tbilisi Wine
- Soil
- Clay, loam, alluvial
- Climate
- Moderately warm continental
Gateway to Georgian qvevri winemaking, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2013
Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, is the gateway to the world's oldest winemaking culture, with wine bars and cellars pouring qvevri wines from Saperavi, Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grown in nearby Kartli and Kakheti.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tbilisi known for in wine?
Tbilisi is the best place to discover Georgian wine, from traditional amber wines fermented in clay qvevri to modern European-style bottlings.
What are the main Georgian grape varieties to try in Tbilisi?
Saperavi is the flagship red, while Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane and Kisi are key whites often made as amber wines.
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi for wine tasting?
May to June and September to October are ideal, with the Rtveli harvest celebrations taking place in September and October.
How do I get to Tbilisi?
Tbilisi International Airport is around 20 minutes from the city centre, and Kakheti's wine villages are roughly a two-hour drive east.
What is qvevri wine?
Qvevri wine is fermented and aged in large egg-shaped clay vessels buried underground, an ancient Georgian method recognised by UNESCO.
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