Khareba Winery, Kakheti Travel Guide

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Explore Georgia's winemaking traditions at Khareba Winery, home to unique underground wine tunnels and diverse cultural experiences.

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Khareba Winery, near Kvareli, offers a unique experience with its extensive wine tunnels carved into the Caucasus mountains. Visitors can explore Georgian winemaking traditions, sample diverse wines, and enjoy the beautiful Kakhetian landscape.

A brief summary to Khareba Winery

Monday 10 am-8 pm
Tuesday 10 am-8 pm
Wednesday 10 am-8 pm
Thursday 10 am-8 pm
Friday 10 am-8 pm
Saturday 10 am-8 pm
Sunday 10 am-8 pm

From Eve

Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Khareba Winery.

Visit during September or October for the Rtveli (wine harvest) to experience the grape harvesting process firsthand.
Book a tour in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability for the wine tunnel and tasting experiences.
Try the local Kakhetian cuisine at the winery's restaurant, known for its high-quality Georgian-European dishes.
Take part in the traditional bread baking or chacha distilling activities for a hands-on cultural experience.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the long wine tunnels.

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Getting There

Taxi

From Kvareli city center, a taxi is a convenient option to reach Khareba Winery, located a few kilometers east of the town. A taxi ride should take approximately 10-15 minutes. Expect to pay around 5-7 GEL for the trip.
Public Transport

Local minibusses (marshrutkas) run from Kvareli to nearby villages. Check for routes heading towards the Khareba Winery area. The ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes, and the fare is around 1 GEL.
Walking

For those who enjoy walking, Khareba Winery is accessible from Kvareli. The walk is approximately 5 km and will take around 40 minutes. Follow the road east from Kvareli, turning right at the sign for "Kindzmarauli". Continue straight to reach Vina Gruzie, then turn right to find the tunnel entrance. Be prepared for a moderately challenging walk.

Discover more about Khareba Winery

Khareba Winery, located a few kilometers from Kvareli in the Kakheti region, is more than just a winery; it's a comprehensive immersion into Georgia's rich winemaking heritage. The winery's centerpiece is its impressive tunnel system, carved into the Caucasus mountains during the Soviet era in the 1960s, originally built for an international wine competition. These tunnels, stretching over 7.7 kilometers, provide the ideal environment for storing and aging wine, maintaining a constant temperature of 12-14°C and 70% humidity.A visit to Khareba Winery offers a multifaceted experience. Guests can take guided tours of the tunnels, learning about traditional Georgian winemaking methods, including the use of qvevri, large clay vessels for fermentation and storage. Wine tastings allow visitors to sample a wide array of Khareba's wines, showcasing the diversity of Georgian grapes and winemaking styles. Beyond the wine itself, Khareba offers insights into Georgian culture, with opportunities to bake traditional bread, distill chacha (a local spirit), harvest grapes, and make churchkhela (a traditional candy).Khareba Winery owns 1,500 hectares of vineyards across Georgia, cultivating both Georgian and European grape varieties. The winery produces over 50 types of products, including wines, sparkling wine, wine brandy, chacha and grape seed oil. The Kvareli Wine Cave can store up to 26,000 bottles of Khareba's finest wines. The winery also has a restaurant that serves Georgian and European dishes. Since 2009, Khareba Winery has hosted over two million visitors.