(It has even been declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.)
The most common varieties in Kakheti are Mtsvane, Rkatsiteli, and Saperavi.
Thanks to its climatean abundance of sunshine and fertile soilits also home to some of Georgias most delicious produce.
The Alazani Valley in Kakheti, Georgia.
Think succulent tomatoes, juicy peaches, and nutty toasted sunflower seed oil.
The best time to visit is late summer, when the grapes and produce are at their peak.
Heres how to explore the best of Kakheti.
Photo: Courtesy of Nekresi Estate
Owners Oto Tabatadze and Temo Ninoshvili left the corporate world behind to make their dream come true.
Dishes are finished in an open kitchen next to a vegetable garden, celebrating local fare.
Only topped by baked peach with cream, best enjoyed while watching the sun set over the vineyards.
Photo: Courtesy of Kvareli Lake Resort
you’re able to also take a cooking class to learn how to makekhinkalidumplings orshotibread.
Come here to slow down, enjoy a good meal, and immerse yourself in the surrounding nature.
Where to Eat and Drink
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Photo: Courtesy of Lost Ridge Inn
If you ask anyone in Georgia where to eat in Telavi, theyll sayDoli.
Also, dont miss the grilled oyster mushrooms withbazhe.
Think beer made in Qvevris with the famous Rkatsiteli grape, for example.
Landscape near Ikalto (Iqalto). Kakheti. Georgia
Enjoy a beer tasting on the open terrace overlooking the rolling hills and be surprised.
What to Do
When exploring Georgias premier wine region, doing a wine tasting is a given.
The only question is whether it should be at amarani, a family winery, or a larger producer.
A wine cellar in Telavi with Qvevri.
Either way, be sure to book in advance.
Often theres no website and some Instagram accounts suggest contacting them via DM.
To fully immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of winemaking, visit one of the few remaining Qvevri makers.
The Batonis-Tsikhe fortress in Telavi.
He only makes about 40 Qvevris a year, so a visit must be scheduled in advance.
Since they dont speak English, its best to visit with a local or a guide.
Open every day from 7 a.m., its a great way to experience daily life in Telavi.
The bazaar in Telavi.
