Kakheti Wine Tour — How to Plan It
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Qvevri, Kisi, Saperavi, and family-run cellars — Kakheti is the true capital of the wine world.
Why Kakheti?
Georgia is the cradle of wine — with an 8,000-year history. Kakheti is its beating heart.
Best Time to Visit
September–October (Rtveli, the grape harvest) is the local peak season. Spring is wonderfully quiet and beautiful.
Must-See Locations
- Sighnaghi — The 'City of Love,' known for its medieval city walls
- Bodbe — St. Nino’s Monastery
- Telavi — The 17th-century Batonis Tsikhe fortress
- Khareba Tunnel — Family-run cellars featuring Qvevri wine
Wine Varieties
Saperavi (red), Rkatsiteli (white), Kisi (amber), and Mtsvane — each one is completely unique.