🏛️ Kvevri and Wine Museum in Napareuli - Georgian wine in its original form

The Twins Wine House Museum is not just a collection of exhibits. It is a space where wine literally comes to life. There are no dusty display cases here. Instead, there are real clay jugs in which wine is maturing right now. You can look into the qvevri and see how the taste known since antiquity is born.

Founded in 2014 by brothers Gia and Gela Gamtkitsulashvili, the twins' wine house in Napareuli has become a continuation of a family tradition passed down from generation to generation. The brothers don't just make wine - they preserve and show the world traditions worth holding on to. And they do it beautifully, sincerely and with Georgian hospitality 🍷

“For us, qvevri is not a vessel, it is the heart of the wine,” says Gela.

📜 A bit of history and family roots

The Gamtkitsulashvili family has been involved in winemaking for many decades. Since 1997, the brothers began producing wine using the ancient Kakhetian technology, and in 2002 they restored the family cellar.

🔍 Today, the cellar contains 107 active qvevris (each with a capacity of up to 4 tons). These are not just containers - they are living vessels where all the magic happens: from fermentation to natural filtration.

🏺 What awaits you inside

This is not just a museum - this is the only place in Georgia where you can see the entire cycle of wine production using ancient technology, from grape harvesting to tasting. Everything here is real, without showcases and boring signs.

• 📍 Three unique 500-liter qvevri with transparent walls — you can watch the wine ferment, filter and mature right before your eyes. Real magic, where nature plays the main role.
• 🔧 A collection of old winemaking tools — from archival presses to rare exhibits. Here they will tell you how to make chacha and store wine in clay vessels.
• 📸 Historical photographs and the atmosphere of the past — the museum has collected the memory of many generations of winemakers.
• 🏺 A huge eight-meter qvevri is the symbol of the complex and a real record holder. It is worth coming just for this!
• 🍇 Info zones about grape varieties, soils, technology and aromas — if you are interested in wine, you will leave here with a new knowledge base.

🍷 The uniqueness of wine from the Gamtkitsulashvili brothers

Wine created at Twins Wine House is not just a drink. It is a living part of culture and ancient tradition. No filters, additives or chemicals are used here. Everything you drink is a natural product that has undergone fermentation in clay qvevri, as it has been done for centuries.

🏺 The wine here matures in contact with chacha (pulp) - thanks to this it has a deep taste, richness and natural tannins, which:

• 💓 promote heart health,
• 🧬 help cleanse blood vessels,
• 🍷 add complexity and character to wine.

🍷 Interesting facts about winemaking in Kakheti

Kakheti is considered the cradle of Georgian winemaking. Scientists have found traces of wine production here that are more than 8,000 years old! Imagine: you are tasting wine that is made according to a tradition that is older than many civilizations 🌍

🔸 Kvevri is not just a vessel. It is a philosophy. In such clay jugs, wine not only ferments, but also purifies itself - without chemicals, filtration or intervention. Everything is as the ancestors bequeathed.

🔸 Fermentation, filtration and aging occur naturally - right in the ground. This is what makes the wine so rich, deep and healthy 🍇

🌿 The grapes are grown exclusively in the Napareuli microzone, where the climate and soil are ideal for a unique terroir.

📜 Since 2015, the winery has been certified as organic, and all vineyards undergo strict annual inspections.

✨ The result? Aged, transparent, lively wine that conveys the spirit of the land and the labor of several generations. This is not just a glass of wine - it is a sip of history.

🍇 Living traditions and participation in the winemaking process

At Twins Wine House you are not just a guest – you are a participant in a real Georgian winemaking ritual. Everything here breathes history, and everyone can touch it.

🧑‍🌾 What can be done:

• 🍇 Grape harvest duringRtveli — Georgian harvest with songs, jokes and baskets full of sunny bunches of grapes.
• 🍷 Pressing grapes in a real 18th century press — see how juice turns into wine.
• 🧉 Zavodoba — distillation of traditional Georgian vodka chacha.
• 🏛️ Tour of the old marani and museum, where everything is clear and accessible.
• 👨‍🍳 Master classes: khinkali, khachapuri, churchkhela, bread in tone;

🍷 Tastings to remember

After participating in the rituals, it's time to taste the result:

• White dry Rkatsiteli - ideal for khinkali, cheese and khachapuri;
• Rich red Saperavi - for shashlik, meat, smoked meats;
• Light and refreshing Kakhetian green - for appetizers and vegetables.

🍇 All wines are served straight from the qvevri so you can experience the natural depth and freshness of each variety.

👉 Don't be afraid to combine and try. Qvevri wines always reveal themselves in a new way!

🎉 Georgian traditions and cultural events

Georgian winemaking is not only a technology, but also a part of the culture, way of life, even the character of the people 🇬🇪

🍇 Rtveli — grape harvest — turns into a real holiday: with songs, feasts and wine straight from the vine. At Twins Wine House you can take part in this!

🍽️ Kakheti cuisine is hearty, aromatic, and soulful. Try khinkali with lamb, khachapuri with matsoni, shashlik on the vine and bread baked in a tone oven — combined with local wine, it's the magic of taste.

💃 In September, be sure to visit the wine festival in Telavi - here you can try the best varieties, listen to live music and feel the atmosphere of real Georgia.

🗣️ Visitor reviews

📝 "A very interesting place! The wine is simply amazing, I especially liked the tasting. The tour of the museum was also very educational!" - Anna, Moscow

📝 "This place really helps you feel the spirit of Georgia. A unique opportunity to participate in the winemaking process!" - Sergey, St. Petersburg

📝 "We were in this wine house during the Rtveli festival, it was unforgettable! A wonderful atmosphere and incredible people." - Elena, Kyiv

📝 "I really liked the museum - everything is clear, interesting, and even the child found it fascinating. I was especially impressed by the qvevri with a glass wall." - Maria, Batumi

📝 "It is definitely worth coming at least for a day - tasting, excursion, chacha, and delicious khachapuri in the restaurant on site!" - Alexey, Odessa

🍷 Faces of the museum: stories of those who create the atmosphere

Nino — Churchkhela Master
“When tourists help press grapes, I remember my childhood. In our family, the whole village always picked grapes. Now I make churchkhela according to my grandmother’s recipe and every time I tell how my sister and I dried it under a canopy. Guests are always especially interested in this.”

Zaza — Wine Cellar Guide
“I don’t just give tours. I tell how my parents put their first wine in qvevri. Each vessel has a whole story. Tourists are surprised that we don’t use filters. But that’s the whole point: everything is like our ancestors did.”

Maya — Restaurant Administrator
“Sometimes I bring out the wine myself for tasting because I want to see how people’s eyes light up after the first sip. The wine here is not just delicious — it has soul.”

🗺️ How to get to the Wine House?

📍 Address: Napareuli village, Telavi, Kakheti, Georgia

🚗 By car: from Tbilisi - about 100 km (~2 hours on the road). It is best to go through Telavi, then turn towards Napareuli.

🚌 By minibus: minibuses run from Tbilisi bus station (Samgori or Ortachala) to Telavi. From there, take a taxi to Napareuli (15–20 minutes).

🚕 Taxi from Tbilisi: the trip will cost on average 120–150 GEL one way.

📱 GPS coordinates:42.03949274378941, 45.50339585152471

🧭 Itinerary of the day: how to plan a trip

If you have one day, here's what you can do:

• 🍇 In the morning — excursion and master class
• 🍽️ In ​​the afternoon — lunch at a restaurant
• 🍷 After lunch — tasting
• 📸 In the evening — photos with qvevri and buying wine

🍴 Where to eat nearby?

On the territory of the Twins Wine House there is a restaurant where you can try traditional Georgian cuisine: shashlik, homemade cheese, khachapuri and fresh bread from ton. 🍽️

In the village of Napareuli itself you can also find cozy cafes with home-cooked food and a local atmosphere.

🛏️ Where to stay?

For those who decide to stay overnight, there is a small hotel on the territory of the Twins Wine House with cozy rooms and beautiful views of the vineyards and mountains. 🏡

Also, in Telavi (just 20 minutes by car) there are other accommodation options - from inexpensive hotels to boutique hotels.

🗣️ Now the floor is yours!

Have you been to the Twins Wine House in Napareuli? Share your impressions! Tell us what you liked the most, which wines left an unforgettable impression. We will be glad to read your comments and advice! 📝