Qvevri Wine Cellar ★ 3.9
Gurjaani marani working in buried qvevri, with awards from the Georgian wine association competitions listed on its own site.
VarietalsSaperavi, Rkatsiteli
NeighbourhoodGurjaani
Tip: Book a day ahead and the tasting comes with a full Georgian table rather than the standard plate of snacks.
Location
Address: Babiseuli, Vachnadziani 1502, Gurjaani, Kakheti, Georgia
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