Last Updated: September 28, 2026Categories: Events in Georgia, Georgian wine, Imereti, Kakheti, RachaTags: Georgian wine, Telavi9.5 min readExperience Rtveli, Georgia's traditional grape harvest, where centuries-old winemaking traditions meet legendary hospitality. Running from late August through autumn, this vibrant season offers visitors the chance to pick grapes, press juice into traditional clay qvevri vessels, and share in an authentic supra feast. Discover when to visit and how to join the harvest in Kakheti.
Last Updated: September 25, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Kakheti, Telavi7.5 min readHidden in the forests near Telavi, Old Shuamta Monastery preserves a remarkable 5th-century basilica and two 7th-century domed churches from the formative period of Georgian Christian architecture
- Last Updated: October 3, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Kakheti, Telavi16.8 min read
New Shuamta Monastery near Telavi is a remarkable 16th-century royal foundation built by Queen Tinatin of Kakheti. Explore its tall brick architecture, historic frescoes, Khakhuli icon tradition and close connection with nearby Old Shuamta.
- Last Updated: October 3, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Kakheti, Telavi15.5 min read
Ikalto Monastery and Academy near Telavi is one of Kakheti’s most important medieval sites. Explore ancient churches, academy ruins, traditional qvevri, wine presses, and the fascinating connection between Georgian scholarship, religion and winemaking.
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