Georgia, wine region Kakheti

Kakheti is justly renowned as the most important wine-growing region of Georgia. Every village produces its own kind of wine, some of which will rival more famous labels like Tsinandali or Napareuli. Throughout the region you can knock on any door for direction and find yourself 5 seconds later with a glass of wine in hand and an invitation to stay the afternoon to drink and eat.
The most visited towns in Kakheti are Telavi and Signagi. Telavi is considered as the administrative and cultural center of this region. Rich in gardens and streets with oak and walnut trees Telavi clearly retains the pleasure of small city.
Small town Signagi also called Town of Love has been renovated three years ago. Narrow, tortuous streets and wooden balconies create some special atmosphere. The old part with different historical monuments is surrounded by 17th century city wall and towers. Until recently there were only some family hotels, but now Signagi features couple of hotels, where you can find pleasurable atmosphere and well-known Georgian hospitality.
Georgian wine for local people is more than just wine. This is true not only because it has the centuries-old history and excellent gustatory qualities, but also because the vine is a symbol of history as well, history of vine-growing and wine-making in Georgia that numbers several thousand years. This is confirmed by multiple archaeological excavations. Stones of grapes of cultivated species, discovered on the territory of Georgia, are dated by 7000 B.C. And in 1995, bronze statuette of a man was found in Georgia, holding a horn with wine in his hands.
You can enjoy wine-tasting in wine-cellars, restaurants or local houses and spend and the most unforgettable time ever.
The best time to visit Kakheti is during Rtveli, the harvest season at the beginning of October. The autumn colors are magnificent, and every village celebrates the bounty of its vineyards by decorating balconies with branches of grapes and filling every basket and bucket until theyre brimming over. On October, 22, Kakheti celebrates Wine Festival. You can notice people in traditional clothes making barbeque, churchkhela (Georgian candy) and some other dishes from Georgian traditional cuisine. In many yards youll be offered a taste from a ladle just emerging from deep inside kvevri, the large clay amphora buried underground in which Kakheti wine ferments.

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[getsatoko]

Very nice video! I"d like to visit soon. How can I do it? Can I apply you directly?

[Senariusa]

Perfect. Georgia forever!!!!!!

[shishmanashvil]

Telavi! Grate city

[recipege]

fine