“If you love wine and Georgia hasn’t made your travel bucket list yet, all I can say is – you messed up. Thankfully, it’s never too late to change that. Because Georgian wine is – and has been – having a moment. In 2021 alone, Georgia exported 107 million bottles of wine to 62 countries worldwide.
About 70% of Georgia’s grapes come from one region in particular. An area where about 200 grape varietals, including Rkatsiteli, Kakhetian Mtsvane, Khikhvi, Kisi, and Saperavi, can be found and where wine-making traditions date back 8,000 years.
But it isn’t just wine that draws people to Kakheti. Kakheti’s unique natural landscape, ancient fortresses and towers, alpine lakes, and hidden waterfalls add to the appeal. Toss in some world-class hotels, a classical music festival that isn’t to be missed, and some of the friendliest locals you’ll find anywhere, and you’ve got yourself a rich, beautiful place to spend a few days in Georgia.
Kakheti is one of those places that leaves a mark on you. Or at least a hangover.
Almost two hours by car from Tbilisi, over the sometimes treacherous Gombori pass, or the long way around with a detour through Sighnaghi, you find yourself in the heart of Georgian wine country. Here’s what to know about Kakheti, Georgia’s famous wine region, before you go,” - Breanna Wilson writes. 

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