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Khareba Winery: A Journey into Georgian Winemaking Heritage

Explore Georgia's winemaking heritage at Khareba Winery: Discover ancient traditions, unique wines, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of Kakheti.

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Khareba Winery in Kvareli offers an immersive experience into Georgia's renowned winemaking traditions. Its unique feature is a 7.7 km tunnel carved into the Caucasus Mountains, used for aging premium wines. Visitors can explore the tunnel, taste various wines, and participate in traditional Georgian activities.

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

Local tips

  • Take a guided tour of the Wine Tunnel to learn about the history of the cellar and the winemaking process.
  • Participate in a masterclass to experience traditional Georgian activities like baking bread or making Churchkhela.
  • Enjoy a wine tasting session to sample a variety of Khareba's wines, including rare Georgian grape varieties.
  • Dine at Restaurant Saperavi for traditional Georgian cuisine with stunning views of the Alazani Valley.
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Getting There

  • Taxi

    From Kvareli town center, a taxi is a convenient option to reach Khareba Winery, located just outside the town. A short taxi ride will cost approximately 2-3 GEL.

  • Walking

    If you are staying in Kvareli, and enjoy walking, you can walk to Khareba Winery. The walk is approximately 30 minutes from the center of Kvareli. Follow the main road out of town, and the winery will be on your right. There are no costs involved.

  • Public Transport

    From Telavi, you can take a minibus (Marshrutka) to Kvareli. The cost is approximately 4 GEL, and the journey takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes. From the Kvareli bus station, you can take a taxi to Khareba Winery for approximately 2-3 GEL.

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Discover more about Khareba Winery

Nestled in the Alazani Valley, near the town of Kvareli, lies the Khareba Winery, a prominent landmark in Georgia's celebrated Kakheti wine region. This isn't just a winery; it's a journey into the heart of Georgian winemaking, blending ancient traditions with modern techniques. The winery's signature feature is its remarkable tunnel, a 7.7-kilometer marvel carved into the Caucasus Mountains. Originally built in the 1950s as a military facility, it was transformed in 1962 into a wine cellar, maintaining a constant natural temperature of 12-16°C and 70% humidity, ideal for aging premium wines. Inside the tunnel, visitors can explore the depths where over 25,000 bottles of Khareba's finest wines are aged, some for more than 17 years. The complex also features a recreational park with a river, ancient Qvevris (traditional Georgian clay vessels), a water mill, a bakery, and a Chacha distillery. Guests can participate in masterclasses, learning to bake bread, make Churchkhela (a traditional Georgian sweet), and even distill Chacha. The on-site restaurant, "Saperavi," offers traditional Georgian dishes and wines, with panoramic views of the Alazani Valley. Khareba Winery owns 1,500 hectares of vineyards across Georgia, cultivating both indigenous and European grape varieties. The winery produces over 70 types of wine, using both traditional Qvevri winemaking methods and modern techniques. This blend of old and new results in unique, high-quality wines that have garnered international recognition. The Kvareli Wine Cave isn't just a winery; it's a living museum of Georgian wine culture, offering an immersive and unforgettable experience for every visitor.

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