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Wine Tours in Georgia
Wine tours in Kakheti and Tbilisi. Qvevri winemaking, vineyard visits, Saperavi, Rkatsiteli. Private tour from Tbilisi.
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What makes Georgian wine different
This isn't just another stop on a drinker's map — it's where the whole craft began. Archaeologists trace the first cultivated grapes here back 8,000 years, which is why the country is often called the cradle of viticulture. The signature method is qvevri: the juice ferments and ages inside large clay vessels buried underground, giving amber Rkatsiteli its tannic, almost tea-like character and Saperavi its deep, inky body.
On the road through Kakheti we skip the polished showrooms and head to family marani — cellars where the host pours straight from his own buried jar. A typical tasting runs four to six pours alongside homemade cheese, churchkhela and warm shoti bread. Spring shows the vines in bloom; autumn brings rtveli, the grape harvest, when every village smells of crushed fruit and woodsmoke.
Message me on WhatsApp to plan a route that matches your palate — dry reds, semi-sweet Kindzmarauli, or a hands-on chacha distilling session. Pick-up from your hotel, free cancellation 48 hours ahead.
Georgia's main wine regions
Kakheti in the east is the heartland: the Alazani Valley alone produces most of the country's wine and gives us Kindzmarauli, Mukuzani and the qvevri villages around Telavi and Sighnaghi. Kartli, closer to Tbilisi, is known for crisp whites and sparkling wines. Racha-Lechkhumi in the north-western mountains makes the celebrated semi-sweet Khvanchkara, while Imereti around Kutaisi ferments in qvevri with fewer skins for a lighter, fresher amber.
Most day tours from Tbilisi head to Kakheti — a 1.5–2 hour drive to the first cellar. One day comfortably covers two family marani, a hilltop town like Sighnaghi and a long Georgian lunch. Over two days you can add Telavi, the Alaverdi cathedral and a winemaker who still seals his qvevri by hand. In autumn we can time the visit for rtveli so you help pick and press the grapes yourself.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a wine tour to Kakheti?
A classic Kakheti wine day runs about 9–10 hours door to door, including the drive, two cellar tastings and lunch. A shorter Sighnaghi-focused route is possible if you're short on time.
Which wines will I taste?
Usually four to six pours: amber Rkatsiteli, deep Saperavi, semi-sweet Kindzmarauli, and often a homemade chacha to finish — served with local cheese, churchkhela and shoti bread.
When is the best season for a wine tour?
Spring shows the vineyards in bloom; autumn brings rtveli, the grape harvest, when villages press fruit and the cellars are busiest. Tastings run year-round.
Do you pick up from the hotel and can I cancel?
Yes — pick-up is from your hotel in Tbilisi. Booking takes a 10% deposit, the rest is paid on the day, and cancellation is free up to 48 hours ahead.
How much does a wine tour cost?
A shared Kakheti wine day starts around ₾60 per person; a fully private car tour with your own guide runs from roughly ₾170, split across the group. Tastings and lunch at the family cellars are usually ₾20–40 extra and paid on the spot — everything is agreed in advance with no hidden fees.