Imereti Wine Route

Imereti produces Georgia's most distinctive wines. Unlike Kakheti's amber wines with extended skin contact, Imeretian winemakers use shorter maceration and different qvevri shapes. The result is lighter, more aromatic wines from grapes like Tsitska and Tsolikouri.

9 experiences 🇬🇪 Georgia challenging 1-2 weeks

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    Orgo Wine

    Traditional Imeretian winemaker using the regional method (less skin contact than Kakheti). Stunning amber wines with Tsolikouri grape.

    tasting $$
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    Gelati Monastery

    UNESCO World Heritage 12th-century monastery with exceptional mosaics. Monks made wine here for centuries.

    tour free
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    Baia's Wine

    One of Georgia's few female natural winemakers. Baia Abuladze makes exceptional Tsolikouri and other Imeretian wines.

    tasting $$
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    Lagvinari Winery

    Eko Glonti's family winery making pure expression Imeretian wines. Known for complex, age-worthy amber wines.

    tasting $$
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    Satsnakheli Wine Cellar

    Traditional family cellar in the homeland of poet Vladimir Mayakovsky. Authentic village winemaking experience.

    tasting $
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    Dimi Wine Cellar

    Family winery focused on rare Imeretian varieties. Dimitri Kipiani revives forgotten grapes.

    tasting $
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    Prometheus Cave Wine Tasting

    Massive karst cave with underground river and lake. Taste Imeretian wines in an underground boat ride experience.

    tour $$
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    Samegrelo Wine Route

    Western Georgian wine route through Samegrelo (Mingrelia). Known for Ojaleshi red wine and unique culinary traditions.

    adventure $
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    Martvili Canyon Wine Picnic

    Stunning canyon with emerald waters and waterfalls. Bring wine for a picnic after canyon boat tour.

    adventure $