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Where is Kakheti, and what is there to see?

Georgia's wine region in the east: towns, monasteries and wineries.

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Short answer

Kakheti is a region in eastern Georgia in the Alazani valley, the country's main wine region, centred on Telavi. Highlights include the town of Sighnaghi, Bodbe Monastery, Alaverdi Cathedral, Gremi fortress, the Tsinandali estate and Nekresi Monastery, plus tastings at the wineries. Sighnaghi and Telavi are about two hours' drive from Tbilisi.

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Why

  1. Kakheti produces most of Georgia's wine and grows Saperavi and Rkatsiteli.
  2. Sighnaghi sits on a hill overlooking the Alazani valley and the Caucasus.
  3. The rtveli grape harvest takes place in September and October.

Details

Kakheti is easy to tour in one or two days by car or on an excursion from Tbilisi. If you plan tastings, hire a driver or join a tour.

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