Vellino Winery: A Hidden Gem Near Tbilisi

Located just an hour from Tbilisi in the heart of Kakheti, Vellino Winery is a family-owned establishment that has been crafting exceptional wines since 2015. With a rich heritage in winemaking, the winery is led by a talented 26-year-old winemaker who skillfully utilizes traditional Kakhetian grape varieties. His expertise is rooted in generations of family knowledge, ensuring that each bottle reflects the essence of Georgian winemaking.

Traditional Qvevri Winemaking

At Vellino, wines are produced using the ancient qvevri method, where large, egg-shaped terracotta pots are buried underground for fermentation and maturation. This unique technique not only balances the weight of the qvevri but also provides natural refrigeration for the wine. The winery prides itself on organic grape harvesting and meticulous quality control throughout the winemaking process.

Vellino is located in the Manavi microzone, a region renowned for its rich winemaking traditions.

A Rich Wine Region

Nestled near the Gombori Ridge in the Alazani River Valley, Vellino Winery produces around 12,000 bottles of wine annually. Among its offerings, the Vellino Mtsvane, Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, and Rose stand out. The Saperavi, in particular, is celebrated for its delicate berry notes, elegance, and aging potential, featuring hints of black currant while remaining surprisingly light compared to other Saperavis.

Experiences to book at Vellino Winery

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Chiara Baldereschi
August 21, 2023
We arrived without booking asking to do a wine tasting, after a few minutes they made us sit down and we started, the tasting was very complete, we tasted 3 wines and 2 grappas, the girl showed us how they produce their wine and explained the various aging times of the wine. They also brought us some snacks to accompany the tasting. Young and kind owners, they speak excellent English. I recommend this experience, we really enjoyed it!
Luke W
September 21, 2023
Lovely winery run by Beka and his wife Miriam. Messaged prior asking if I could drop in for a tasting. When I arrived Beka greeted me by name. Small, family run winery. Was made to feel very welcome, tasted some wines, bought some wines. Had a small tour around the winery learning about how they make their wines. Great hosts, spoke great English. Loved our trip here.
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Location

Location Kakheti, Georgia

Region

Manavi, Kakheti, Georgia

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Restaurant
Pets Allowed
Parking
Bus Parking

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine
Fortified Wine
Spirits

Grape varieties

Saperavi
Rkatsiteli
Mtsvane
Tavkveri

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Reviewed on August 8, 2024

Great! Especially the owner - tour guide, excellent English, speaks in an interesting and emotional way and is handsome. Three wines and chacha to taste in a very nice place. We wrote on WhatsApp and booked a tasting the same day. Thank you very much

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Deividas Strole
Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Some wineries are ok, some are great but VELLINO Wine Cellar is excellent, magnificent, marvelous, outstanding, and superb! From the moment you enter the winery you feel like at home. Their wine is excellent and recognized by many wine enthusiasts from the old Europe to the US. You must visit it if you are visiting Georgia!

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Vlad Manyukhin
Reviewed on March 31, 2024

What a lovely winery! Had a tour led by Beka, the owner (and a true gentleman), followed by a tasting of the wines, Pet-Nat and chacha. Pet-Nat and chacha were really nice, mtsvane (the amber wine) was exceptional, but it was their saperavi that truly caught me off guard and blew my socks off (I have tried a fair few saperavis and didn’t think this would be the discipline that would stand out). A lovely experience overall, strongly recommend

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Lucy Cuneo
Reviewed on February 16, 2024

Off the beaten track you will find the kindest family, most delicious wine, and smoothest chacha! We popped by on a foggy February afternoon and Mariam welcomed us, asking her family to prepare a fire and snacks to warm us after a lovely tour of their old and new qvevri rooms. She shared the best Rkatsiteli I’ve tasted as well as delicious Mtsvane and Saperavi and chacha for only 25 GEL/person! 100% recommend. Very cute and friendly pup to boot :)

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Luke W
Reviewed on September 21, 2023

Lovely winery run by Beka and his wife Miriam. Messaged prior asking if I could drop in for a tasting. When I arrived Beka greeted me by name. Small, family run winery. Was made to feel very welcome, tasted some wines, bought some wines. Had a small tour around the winery learning about how they make their wines. Great hosts, spoke great English. Loved our trip here.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vellino Winery

Where is Vellino Winery located?

Vellino Winery is located in Manavi, Georgia

What type of wines does Vellino Winery produce?

Vellino Winery produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine, Fortified Wine, Spirits.

What grape varieties do they plant at Vellino Winery?

At Vellino Winery, they cultivate Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Tavkveri.

What languages do they speak at the Vellino Winery?

At Vellino Winery they speak English, Russian, ge.

Do they produce organic wines at Vellino Winery?

No, Vellino Winery is not an organic wine producer.