Tashkent Wine Route

Tashkent is where Uzbekistan's wine future is being written.

Tashkent is where Uzbekistan's wine future is being written. New craft producers are experimenting with both international and local varieties, while the Uzvinprom state facility continues Soviet-era production. The contrast is fascinating and the wines are increasingly impressive.

A Wine Memories curated trail · winememories.fi

7 experiences 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan moderate 4 days

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Curated by Wine Memories

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    Uzvinprom Central Facility

    The largest wine producer in Uzbekistan, state-owned Uzvinprom controls 70% of national production. Massive Soviet-era facility now modernizing with international investment. Tour shows the scale of Central Asian wine industry.

    tour $
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    Kibray Vineyards

    Experimental vineyard 30km from Tashkent where Uzbek viticulturists are testing indigenous varieties with modern sustainable farming. Partnership with French consultants to create "New Sogdian" wine style - respecting tradition while improving quality.

    tour $$
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    Tashkent Wine Bar - Silk Road Cellar

    Modern wine bar in central Tashkent specializing in Central Asian wines. Excellent curated selection from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Knowledgeable sommelier can guide you through the region's wine diversity.

    tasting $$
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    Chorsu Bazaar Wine Merchants

    Historic covered bazaar where wine merchants sell bottles alongside spices, dried fruits, and other Silk Road goods. The wine section offers everything from mass-market bottles to rare vintages from closed Soviet-era wineries.

    tour $
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    Chateau Hamkor Boutique Winery

    Modern boutique winery blending international techniques with Uzbek grape varieties. Tour state-of-the-art facility and taste contemporary wines showcasing ancient grapes.

    tour $$
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    Tashkent Wine School & Tasting

    Half-day course on Uzbek wine history and viticulture. Learn to identify indigenous varieties, understand Silk Road wine culture, and taste 12 regional wines.

    education $$
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    Chimgan Mountains Vineyard Hike

    Day hike through Chimgan Mountains to high-altitude vineyard. Picnic among vines with panoramic mountain views, tasting wines made at 1,500m elevation.

    adventure $$

Plan the trip

Insider tip. The Chorsu Bazaar has a wine section - not for quality, but for authentic Soviet-era atmosphere.

Getting there and around

Car required
No
Parking
Not needed. Use metro and taxis.
Nearest airport
Tashkent International Airport (TAS) - 15 min to center
Drinking and driving
Evening wine bar crawl in central Tashkent.
Other airports
  • Primary hub - no alternatives needed
Without a car
Excellent metro system. Taxis cheap and plentiful.

Where to stay

Base yourself in
Tashkent
Why there
Capital city with all modern amenities. Best wine bar scene.
Booking tip
Central location essential for nightlife and wine bars.
Nightly range
$40-200

Recommended stays

Budget
Central guesthouses - basic but well-located
Luxury
International chains - Hyatt, Lotte
Mid-range
Soviet-era hotels renovated - character and comfort
Vineyard stays
None - stay central for wine bars

What it costs

Includes
Accommodation, meals, transport, wine bars
Meals
$15-40 per day
Per person
$100-300
Ways to spend less
  • Tashkent is pricier than other Uzbek cities
  • Wine bars are the main expense - budget accordingly
  • Metro is incredibly cheap and efficient
  • Day trip to Samarkand by train possible
Tasting fees
Wine bars $5-15 per glass

Booking and timing

Lead time
Hotels 1 week. Wine bars day-of.
Closed days
Some bars closed Monday.
Peak season
Business travel year-round. Less seasonal than tourist cities.
Best time of day
Bazaar morning. Wine bars evening.
Group size
Wine bars accommodate any size.

Where to eat

Lunch
  • Chorsu Bazaar food stalls - incredible variety
  • Central Asian restaurants - plov, lagman
Dinner
  • Modern Tashkent restaurants - fusion cuisine
  • Wine bars with food menus
Winery restaurants
  • Wine bars serve food - no standalone winery restaurants

If your time is short

Do not miss
If you only have one day
If it rains
Chorsu Bazaar is covered. Museums and wine bars all indoor.
Skip if time is short

Mistakes to avoid

  • Don't skip Chorsu Bazaar - essential Central Asian experience
  • Don't expect wine bar quality elsewhere in Uzbekistan
  • Don't judge Uzbek wine by Uzvinprom - new producers are better
  • Don't miss the metro stations - Soviet mosaic masterpieces
  • Don't forget Tashkent is modern - different vibe than Samarkand/Bukhara

Worth stopping for

  • Chorsu Bazaar: Morning light through dome openings
  • Metro stations: Wide angle for Soviet mosaics
  • Wine bars: Evening atmosphere shots
  • City: Mix of Soviet brutalism and new architecture