Destinations / Eastern Georgia
Kakheti Valley
The 8,000-Year-Old Cradle of World Wine
Elevation: 400m - 1,000m Best: September to October (Rtveli Harvest) & Spring/Summer Drive: 1.5 - 2 hours
Regional Overview
Discover Kakheti Valley
Endless vineyards stretching toward the snow-capped Caucasus crest, artisan clay Qvevri wine cellars, and the romantic cobblestone alleys of Sighnaghi.
Why Travel to Kakheti Valley
- ✓8,000 years of unbroken subterranean Qvevri winemaking tradition
- ✓Historic hilltop city of love, Sighnaghi, overlooking Alazani Valley
- ✓Private tastings of rare indigenous amber and red wine varieties
- ✓Culinary masterclasses: fresh shoti bread baking and churchkhela dipping
Tours & Expeditions in Kakheti Valley
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Kakheti Cradle of Wine & Ancient Qvevri Masterclass
Immerse yourself in 8,000 years of unbroken winemaking tradition with private artisan maranis in the Alazani Valley.
From$78 USD
Frequently Asked Questions about Kakheti Valley
What makes Georgian Qvevri wine different?
Unlike modern stainless steel or oak barrels, Georgian wine is fermented and aged inside massive subterranean beeswax-coated clay vessels called Qvevri, creating deeply complex amber and full-bodied red wines.