Wine trail · Georgia

Kartli Mountain Wine Trail

1. Mtskheta - Ancient capital and spiritual center 1 2. Uplistsikhe cave city with ancient wine cellars 2 3. Ateni valley wines - boutique family producers 3 4. Tbilisi wine bars and natural wine scene 4 5. Gudauri ski resort wine experience 5 20 km 1. Mtskheta - Ancient capital and spiritual center 1 2. Uplistsikhe cave city with ancient wine cellars 2 3. Ateni valley wines - boutique family producers 3 4. Tbilisi wine bars and natural wine scene 4 5. Gudauri ski resort wine experience 5 50 km

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Chapter 5 of Alpine Grand Journey · Georgia

The stops

  1. Adventure · Price: low Mtskheta - Ancient capital and spiritual center Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual heart, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the country adopted Christianity in 327 AD. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is said to contain Christ's robe. Wine has been central to Georgian spirituality for millennia.
  2. Adventure · Price: low Uplistsikhe cave city with ancient wine cellars An ancient rock-hewn city dating to the 1st millennium BC, with cave rooms that include wine storage facilities carved into the rock. Evidence of winemaking at Uplistsikhe predates written history. A haunting, atmospheric glimpse into wine's deep past.
  3. Adventure · Price: low Ateni valley wines - boutique family producers A hidden gem of Georgian winemaking, the Ateni Valley produces unique wines from indigenous Chinuri and Goruli Mtsvane grapes. Small family producers maintain ancient traditions in this peaceful valley, far from the tourist trail. Authentic and unspoiled.
  4. Adventure · Price: moderate Tbilisi wine bars and natural wine scene Tbilisi has become a global natural wine destination with an exceptional wine bar scene. Venues like (Gh)Vino Underground, 8000 Vintages, and DADI offer the best curation of qvevri wines from across Georgia, many unavailable outside the country.
  5. Adventure · Price: moderate Gudauri ski resort wine experience Georgia's premier ski resort offers excellent powder skiing with the added bonus of Georgian wine culture. After hitting the slopes, warm up with Saperavi and khinkali in cozy mountain restaurants. The combination of Caucasian skiing and Georgian hospitality is unique.

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