Wine Tour In Western Georgia

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$740 per person

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5 Days

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Discover the Undiscovered: A Unforgettable Wine Tour in Western Georgia

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Destination

Imereti , Racha-Lechkhumi Discover Destinations

Departure Location

kutaisi

Return Location

kutaisi

Price includes

A guided tour of important places
Accommodation in single twin share room
Airport transfers
Breakfast
Entrance tickets to monuments and museums

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Meals, unless expressly states
Medical insurance and emergency insurance
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Georgia is recognized as the cradle of wine, wine making was born on this fertile land 8000 years ago. In Georgia wine is produced using modern European technologies as according to ancient traditions in clay wine jars – Kvevri. There are plenty of pretty famous Georgian wines, mostly from the Kakheti region, like Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Kisi or Mukuzani, but very few know wines from western Georgia, which are very different. During our wine tour in Western Georgia, we will travel to the motherland of Khvanchkara wine and get familiar with other, very rare and unique wines.

The climate of the western parts of the country is humid. The wines here are lesser known compared to the eastern region. Yet, they have a unique flavor and class.

One of the smaller regions here is Imereti. There are many family-run winemaking businesses. The production happens on a small scale. The atmosphere is welcoming.

The Racha-Lechkhumi region in Western Georgia is famous for its numerous varieties of high-quality, juicy, sweet grapes, suitable for winemaking.

The Ambrolauri town has a single wine factory. Racha is known for producing the well-admired wine Khvanchkara. It also produces Tsulkidzis Tetra.

The vineyards on the slopes of Khvamli Mountain are the source of Usakhelauri grapes, the main ingredients in the production of Usakhelauri wine. The wine is considered to be the most expensive wine in Georgia.

The valleys of Khvamli Mountain are also rich in Tsolikauri grape plants, suitable for producing semi-sweet, smooth Tvishi wine.

The Samegrelo region produces Ojaleshi wine. The Guria and Adjara regions produce Chkhaveri wine.

Wine tour in Western Georgia Tour starts and ends: Kutaisi

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Itinerary

Day 1 Imeretian wine tour

Morning in Kutaisi we will start exploring the old city center and major attraction – Bagrati cathedral church, which was restored pretty recently and named after king Bagrat III – the first king of Georgia from the Bagrationi dynasty who unified Georgia.

Next, we will have a short drive to approach Gelati monastery crown of Georgian medieval architecture, which is connected to another great king of Georgia David IV.

After enjoying the cultural sightseeings it’s time to drive to the town of Terjola. On the way, we will enjoy nature at Dzusa waterfall.

The first winery awaits us in Terjola, where a hospitable wine maker will show us around, and there we will have dinner. Here we will try local wines – white dry Tsitska, Krakhuna – amber dry, and semi-sweet red Otskhanuri.

Tonight we will stay at this wonderful place.

Day 2 Racha Wine tour

Today we will travel an off-beaten trek to the region of Racha. We will cross the Nakerala pass (1500m) and enjoy picturesque views of Kolkhida valley from Tskhrajvari mountain. After the pass, we will see the beautiful Shaori water reservoir. Next from Shaori, we will see a marvelous church with unique frescoes Nikortsminda.

We will arrive in the town Ambrolauri – the administrative center of the Racha region and soon we will see vineyards in the Khvanchkara micro-zone, where in Rioni valley grows Alexandrouli and Mujuretuli grapes, these verities are used to make famous red semi-sweet wine Khvanchkara.

For dinner and to taste fantastic wine, and relax we will go to Chateau Dio.

Day 3 Lechkhumi wine tour

Today we will explore an even less touristic but very beautiful region of Georgia, sandwiched between Racha, Imereti, and Svaneti – this is the Lechkhumi region. Rioni valley here turns into a narrow gorge with breathtaking views. On the west, we will see gorgeous rocks of mystic Khvamli mountain. We will enjoy untouched nature, visit waterfalls Gvirishi and Nikordziri, and an off-road drive to Orkhvi mount to see st. George church ruins and enjoy marvelous views.

We will visit village Tvishi. Only here in the micro-zone grows grapes Tsolikauri, which produces unsurpassed white semi-sweet wine Tvishi.

We will meet a local winemaker, who will show us his vineyard and explain details about winemaking, here we will make a barbecue in nature and try Tvishi wine.

After dinner at the hospitable wine maker’s place, we will return to Chateau Dio.

Day 4 Upper Imereti wine tour

Today we will again return to Lechkhumi but in Tskhenistskali valley. On the way, we will cross the picturesque Orbeli pass and get to the west slopes of Khvamli mountain, where are located unique vineyards of grape Usakhelauri. This variety of grape doesn’t grow anywhere else and needs big care. The name Usakhelauri means Nameless. From this grape is produced saturated red semi-sweet wine, which is the most expensive wine in Georgia. We will visit this unique vineyard, try wine, and have lunch in nature.

After this nice meeting, we will continue the journey to the region Imereti, village Kinchkha where we will meet wine Aladasturi – red semi-dry. In Kinchkha we will visit the breathtaking Kinchka waterfall and Lomina waterfall.

Overnight in Kinchka

Day 5 End of the tour

Our wine tour is ending, we will return to Kutaisi, but on the way, we will see the beautiful Okatse canyon.

Here wine tour in West Georgia will end.

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