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Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreAlexander Chavchavadze Museum & Tasting Room
On the grounds of the Tsinandali Estate, a Radisson Collection Hotel, the Alexander Chavchavadze Museum pays tribute to the 19th century aristocrat and poet whose family mansion was transformed into a museum in his honor. Chavchavadze served in the Imperial...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreDay Trip: Telavi
The administrative and cultural center of Kakheti—Georgia’s premier wine growing region—Telavi is home to 20,000 residents. The town dates back to the 1st century AD when it was an important stop on a trade route between the Middle East and...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreGiorgi Gvardzelashvili Winery
In the village of Kondoli, winemaker Giorgi Gvardzelashvili focuses on creating natural, organic wines using traditional techniques and local varietals, including lesser used grapes like Ghghia. Giorgi doesn’t speak English, but a guide will translate. He’s a charismatic and superb...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreIkalto Monastery
Ikalto Monastery was founded in the 6th century by Saint Zenon, one of the prominent Syrian Fathers. It gained importance in Georgian Christianity in the 12th century when David the Builder chose to move his base from west Georgia at...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreIndagare Tours: Cheese Producer
Indagare can arrange a visit and tasting at the home of chef Sopo Gorgadze and her husband Levan. The visit includes a brief tour of the production facility, which churns out 22 pounds of cheese daily. The highlight is Bona,...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreIndagare Tours: Qvevri Ceramicist Visit
A qvevri is an egg-shaped earthenware vessel that has been used for aging and storing wine since ancient times—and with the popularity of the natural wine movement, they have been seeing greater demand in recent years. Indagare can arrange a...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreKerovani Winery
Though many wineries in Georgia are not fully set up for tourism, Kerovani is one of the few with a bit more infrastructure. This family-owned and operated winery (the name translates to “family hearth”) focuses on native Georgian grape varietals...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreOkro Winery
Okro produces natural wines using Georgian grape varietals and has a lovely terrace for tasting with views of Sighnaghi village and the distant mountains. Okro makes an excellent pet nat and a great cider.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MorePheasant’s Tears Vineyards, Tibaani
Pheasant’s Tears Winery’s vineyards in Tibaani are based in the village of Sighnaghi. Indagare can arrange a vineyard tour where travelers will learn how qveris—large clay jugs—have been used to age and store wine in Georgia for over 8,000 years....
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreSighnaghi Village
The picturesque, hilltop village of Sighnaghi is one of the most prominent towns in Georgia’s Kakheti region. It is home to a few excellent restaurants and wineries, and showcases traditional Georgian architecture. King Erekle II built a defensive wall the...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreSilk Farm and Tea in Magaro Village
Indagare can arrange a visit to a local home in Magaro Village where travelers learn about medicinal and edible herbs, including natural remedies for diseases, as well as the cultivation of silk works—all while enjoying herbal tea. The owner of...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreThe Monastery of St. Nino at Bodbe
Near Sighnaghi village, the 9th-century the Monastery at Bodbe is the burial place of Saint Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia. It was formerly used as a coronation venue by the kings of Kakheti. This working convent overlooking the Alazani...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreTogonidze’s Wine Cellar
Togonidze’s Wine Cellar is a renowned natural winery in Georgia, and its wines can be found at some of the best restaurants in the world. The vineyards are next to the Satlianiskhevi River, outside of Telavi in the Kakheti region....
