Wine Tours from Batumi
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Georgia is one of the cradles of winemaking, and you can try real homemade wine right near Batumi. Wine tours around Adjara introduce the traditional qvevri method, homemade varieties and Georgian hospitality. Here's how these trips work.
Qvevri wine
The hallmark of Georgian winemaking is fermenting and ageing wine in large clay qvevri vessels buried in the ground. The method is on the UNESCO intangible heritage list and gives the wines a distinct character.
What you taste
- Dry and semi-sweet homemade wines from local varieties.
- Chacha — a strong grape brandy.
- Local snacks — cheese, bread, pickles and fruit.
A tasting is often part of the , where wine is served with a homemade lunch.
When to go
It's especially atmospheric in autumn, during the harvest and rtveli — the traditional winemaking festival. But tastings are available year-round.
FAQ
- Where can I try Georgian wine near Batumi?
- At family wineries in mountainous Adjara during an excursion, where wine is made the traditional way in qvevri.
- What is a qvevri?
- Large clay vessels in which wine ferments and ages underground — the tradition is on the UNESCO list.
- Is a tasting included in the tour?
- Yes, many mountain Adjara tours include a tasting of homemade wine and chacha with local snacks.
Wine tours from Batumi — tastings in mountainous Adjara, Georgian qvevri wine and chacha. How wine excursions work and what to try.