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Vazisubani Estate

Vazisubani Estate

Reviving history through Qvevri winemaking and indigenous grapes in Kakheti , an ideal area for the already famous Georgian indigenous varieties

GEL 47.00 Book now
Sesikeli Winery

Sesikeli Winery

Sesikeli winery in Kakheti: where tradition meets award-winning quality to craft natural Qvevri wines, representing Georgian heritage

GEL 29.00 Book now
Rostomaant Marani

Rostomaant Marani

Rostomaant Marani: preserving Georgian winemaking heritage through generations in Kakheti, producing a limited run of natural wines based on 8000 years old tradition

GEL 71.00 Book now
Chateau Buera

Chateau Buera

Discover a family winery overlooking the Caucasus Peaks; a vision of revitalization and premium vineyards in Kakheti wine region

GEL 92.00 Book now
Temi Community

Temi Community

Discover community organic wines from the heart of Georgia at Temi community: where equality meets organic winemaking and unique experiences in Kakheti

GEL 16.90 Book now
Shumi Winery

Shumi Winery

Shumi Winery: the birthplace of Georgian wine in Kakheti and producer of various high quality grape based beverages and foods with a legacy of 8000 years

GEL 39.00 Book now

Choose your local wine tour guide to visit Kakheti

Discover Kakheti's wine scene together with knowledgeable local wine tour guides.

Tommo

Tommo

Offers tours in:
Kakheti, Georgia

All our food & wine tours focus on premium-authentic travel. We created a balance because luxury...

€170.00
Mariam

Mariam

Offers tours in:
Napareuli, Kakheti, Georgia

Uncover the taste palette of the firstborn wine, right out of Georgian Qvevri, and learn more...

GEL 30.00
Maka

Maka

Offers tours in:
Kakheti, Georgia

Since 2016, we make sure that the customer gets the full experience while traveling. The most...

GEL 99.00
Davit

Davit

Offers tours in:
Kakheti, Georgia

Something different and special as Georgian wine itself. Let me tell and show you all about it....

GEL 105.00
Zurabi

Zurabi

Offers tours in:
Tsinandali, Kakheti, Georgia

Hello everyone! My name is Zurab, I am 32 years old. I was born and live in a beautiful and...

GEL 101.50

Best Cities to Visit in Kakheti, Georgia

Map Of Kakheti Wineries

How to Reach Wineries in Kakheti

Wineries in Kakheti are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

How to reach the region by Air

To travel to Kakheti and visit wineries, the logical arrival point in Georgia is Tbilisi International Airport, which is the biggest airport in the country.
Tbilisi International Airport is located on the easter getaway of Tbilisi that leads the road to the Kakheti wine region.

How to reach the region by Air Car

The easiest way to visit wineries in Kakheti is to travel by car. You can easily rent a car in Tbilisi or at the airport and it takes 2 hours to drive to Telavi, where you will be able to visit a lot of Kakhetian wineries.

How to reach the region by Air Bus

There are public and private minibusses that connect most of the cities of Kakheti to Tbilisi.
Where you can find these minibusses? you should reach Ortachala bus station where you will be able to take a ride to Telavi. Once you arrive in Telavi, it is easy to explore around and experience wine tastings and tours in Kakheti.

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Everything you need to know before you visit wineries in Kakheti

Kakheti region is the heart of winemaking in Georgia and this is where the majority of the wineries in the country are located. Kakheti has well-developed wine trails with numerous open cellar doors in many awe-inspiring appellations such as Tsinandali, Mukuzani, Kindzmarauli, and Tvishi. Wineries in Kakheti are eager to welcome guests to share their wines and long-lasting history of winemaking. You will find a lot of wonderful wineries near Telavi or Kvareli as well as hundreds of other attractions to visit throughout the region. If you are looking for wineries near Tbilisi, we got you covered.

We have provided a list of wineries in Kakheti open for visitors with direct booking options through our website.  At WineTourism.com, we are available to answer any questions and help guide you towards the best fit when planning your wine region experience in Kakheti. We hope you will discover what makes the region special and enjoy your exploration of the unforgettable corner of Georgia!

The best season to visit wineries in Kakheti

The best season to visit wineries in Kakheti is between April and October.
If you are looking for more relaxed visits to the wineries in Kakheti, you should travel during springtime. During this period you will find fewer tourist crowds around Kakheti. If the heat is a problem for you, try to avoid visiting wineries in July, or August.
For the harvest experiences, you should visit wineries during September and October months.

What are the wineries in Kakheti like?

Most of the wineries in Kakheti are small and medium-sized, where you will be able to taste artisan wines crafted with special care following 8000 years old winemaking practices. Here you will find historical wineries with decades of history as well as newly born family own wineries run by the younger generation.

Most common grape varieties and style of wines produced in Kakheti

The most commonly planted grape varieties in Kakheti are Saperavi and Rkatsiteli. However, in recent years a lot of wineries in Kakheti have dedicated themselves to giving new life to forgotten grapes that have disappeared in the region during the rule of the Soviet Union in Georgia.
Together with Rkatsiteli and Saperavi, you will also find Kakhuri Mtsvane, Khikhvi, Kisi, Budeshuri, Mtsvivana, and a lot of different indigenous grape varieties on a smaller scale.
Wineries in Kakheti produce high-quality wines that are made from Kakhetian grape varieties using both European and traditional winemaking technology. Kakhetian winemaking technique is one of the ancient and the most unique winemaking methods in the world and it involves the use of Kvevri, an underground clay vessel used for fermentation and aging wines.

Language tips for visiting wineries in kakheti

Kartuli (Georgian) is the official language of the country and you will definitely win the heart of any Georgian if you tell them few words in their language.
It would be an impossible task to read in Georgian but we tried to put some words  written in lathin that could be useful for your visit to the wineries in Kakheti:

EnglishGeorgian
WineGhvino
WineryMarani
Wine tastingGhvinis dagemovneba
Wine routeGhvinis gza
Cheers!Gaumarjos!

Frequently Asked Questions

The most frequently asked questions by our visitors

What do wineries in Kakheti offer?

Wineries in Kakheti offer a diversity of wine tourism experiences that includes wine tastings, winery, and vineyard guided tours, different masterclasses as well as food and wine pairings.
Besides wine tastings and winery tours, some of the wineries in Kakheti also offer restaurants and accommodation and gives you the possibility to prolong your stay and enjoy rural life in the region.
Have a look at our list of wine tastings and tours in Kakheti.

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reading more about Kakheti?

Read our travel guide to the Kakheti wine region, or discover our very selection of wine tastings and tours in Kakheti and places to stay in Kakheti.

If you are looking for organized tours, check out our list of expert wine tour guides.

Official Local Winery Service Coordinator for Wine Tourism Global

Please contact our local winery service advisor and we will assist you with your wine trip to the Kakheti wine region. Our local team will help you to visi 50+ wineries and find the best hotels and restaurants during your stay. More over, we can help you with the best sommelier advice about Georgian wines.

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