Do you love wine and enjoy traveling? We can organize winetours for you in the cradle of wine and viticulture in Georgia. Thanks to the warm climate, you can visit almost any time of the year. However, autumn is ideal when the grapes ripen and are harvested. The vineyards are filled with the aroma of roasted shashlik, a treat for the harvesters, while nature is painted in vibrant autumn colors.
Winetours in Georgia
We have prepared a basic trip for you to explore the deart of winemaking Kakheti region combinated with a touch of history, which is present at every corner in Georgia.
For those who would like to extend their wine tourism experience and explore other parts of Georgia, we can tailor trips to suit your preferences.
Most importantly, you can stay for more than just a week and we believe you won´t regret it!!
History of winery in Georgia
Georgia is called the cradle of wine because it has been found fragments of earthen vessels about 8,000 years old with remnants of wine production. Thanks to its warm climate, Georgia, especially the eastern one, has had ideal conditions for growing vines since ancient times. Becouse of the certain historical isolation of the area, a large number of endemic wine varieties have developed here. There are more than 500 species of original varieties, the most famous of which are red Saperavi and white Rkatsiteli, both species come from East Georgian Kakheti.
Production of traditional Georgian wine
Traditional Georgian wine is made in Qvevri, a clay vessel in the shape of an amphora, which is buried in the ground, from which only its throat protrudes. Thanks to the production, in which whole mashed grapes are fermented, even with leaves, skins and seeds, traditional Georgian wine has an distinctive taste and aroma. During the fermentation process, Georgians do not use artificial yeast, but the whole process is started by until all the sugar has been converted into alcohol. After that, it is left to lie for a few days to months together with the skins, thanks to which it acquires its unmistakable taste and at the same time it is naturally preserved in this way. natural yeast from the leaves and skins of wine. Becouse of the high sugar content of the grapes and also due to it's unique fermentation process in Qvevri, Georgian traditional wine has a high alcohol content.
Winetours in Georgia will definitely enrich every wine lover and bring him a lot of new unforgettable experiences from tastings and visits to monuments near the wineries. So now all you have to do is to fill in the order form without obligation or call us directly and ask us for any information that interests you regarding wine tours to Georgia.