Georgian Qvevri Wine Tasting & Dinner at a Family-Run Winery

Taste ancient Georgian wine straight from the clay vessels that made it.

A three-hour wine tasting and culinary class at a family-run Georgian winery where you taste 5-7 Qvevri wines paired with traditional snacks, walk the vineyard, and learn the ancient winemaking techniques unique to Georgia. The experience includes a live guide in English or Russian and optional lunch. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

At Gugoshvilis Cellar, you taste wines made in the traditional Qvevri method: Georgia's signature clay-vessel fermentation that dates back thousands of years. The winery is small and family-run, which means you get genuine hospitality instead of a tour-bus crowd. You'll taste 5-7 wines, each one paired with homemade snacks that locals actually eat, and a guide walks you through what makes each wine distinct: the soil, the grape variety, the time spent underground in those clay vessels. The vineyard itself is part of the lesson. You stroll through it and see how the landscape shapes what grows there.

The tasting lasts about three hours and moves at a pace that lets you absorb what you're learning without rushing. You're not just swallowing wine. You're understanding how an ancient technique still defines Georgian winemaking today. The guide speaks English or Russian, so the commentary lands clearly. If you want to extend the visit, lunch is available as an optional add-on: a chance to eat more of the food that pairs with these wines and sit longer in the vineyard atmosphere.

What’s included

• Guided tasting of 5-7 Qvevri wines with expert commentary.
• traditional Georgian snacks paired with each wine.
• vineyard walk and access to the clay Qvevri cellars.
• live guide in English or Russian.
• optional lunch available at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Kakhetian Wine TastingGuide in English or Russian · No fixed time

Wine TastingGuide in English or Russian · No fixed timeCellar tour and wine education lasting 3 hours: you have ample time to learn about each wine and take in the local atmosphere. You will taste 4 wine varieties, accompanied by a selection of artisanal Georgian cheeses, walnuts, and traditional bread baked in a stone oven. A personal host/sommelier is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Gugoshvili's Cellar

Is this one for you?You choose between the standard Wine Tasting and the Kakhetian Wine Tasting at checkout. Pick the Kakhetian option if you want to dive deeper into the wines of Georgia's most famous wine region. Both are suitable for all fitness levels and require only that you're 18 or older to participate.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Qvevri wine and why is it made that way?

Qvevri is Georgian wine fermented in large clay vessels buried underground, a method that has been used for over 8,000 years. The clay and the depth create unique flavor and texture that modern stainless steel cannot replicate. It's the foundation of Georgian winemaking identity.

Do I need to know about wine to enjoy this tasting?

No. The guide provides expert commentary on each of the 5-7 wines you taste, so you learn as you go. The tasting is designed for all levels, from complete beginners to people who already know wine.

What food is served with the wine?

You'll have traditional Georgian snacks paired with each wine: homemade items that reflect what locals eat. If you want a full meal, lunch is available as an optional addition to your booking.

How long does the experience take?

The tasting and vineyard walk take about three hours. If you add the optional lunch, plan for additional time to eat and linger in the winery.