Khareba Winery

The popular and well-known Khareba Winery is located in Kakheti, in Georgia’s best wine-growing region in Kvareli on the banks of the Alazani River. With more than 1500 hectares of vineyards in various wine-growing regions, the company owns an impressive collection of more than 300 endemic Georgian grape varieties. The majority of the vineyards, around 75%, are located in eastern Georgia, particularly in the Kakheti region, while the remaining 25% are grown in western Georgia in regions such as Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi and Samegrelo.

The Khareba winery not only promotes traditional wine production, but also the development of rare Georgian grape varieties such as Krakhuna, Tsolikouri, Tsitska, Aladasturi and Otskhanuri Sapere in western Georgia.

European grape varieties such as Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Aligoté, Muscat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are also grown in Imereti. The modern wine cellars in Terjola and Kvareli are equipped with the latest European technology and offer the best conditions for winemaking using the Qvevri method and ageing in oak barrels.

The company’s current portfolio includes up to 10 premium wines, 7 designations of origin, 10 Qvevri wines, over 15 grape varieties and 5 base wines. Khareba Winery also produces sparkling wine, brandy, chacha and grape seed oil, making a total of more than 50 products made from up to 30 different grape varieties. An impressive range that will delight both connoisseurs and occasional drinkers.

A unique highlight of the Khareba winery is the impressive wine tunnel and tourism complex ‘Kvareli Wine Cave’, which was built on the edge of the Alazani Valley. This destination attracts both Georgian and foreign tourists, offering unforgettable experiences. The cave, which was opened in 1962 especially for the World Congress of Wine, maintains a constant temperature of 12-16°C. These conditions are ideal for the storage and maturation of wine.

Guests who are interested in wine tourism in Georgia, planning wine tastings and wanting to learn a lot of interesting facts about Georgian wines should definitely visit the winery. It is a highlight of wine tourism in Georgia. Guests are led through a tunnel that serves as a wine cellar and wine store.

The total length of the wine tunnel is 7.7 km and consists of two main tunnels and 13 connecting tunnels. One entrance to the cave is open to tourists, while the other entrances are used to store and age the wines. Here you can visit the cellars where the Khareba winery stores up to 26,000 bottles of its best wine. Particularly noteworthy is the oldest bottle, which is a proud 17 years old.

The cellar includes a small wine museum with a Georgian wine cellar. A visit to the museum promises to be an unforgettable experience and gives you the opportunity to experience Georgian wine culture and tradition up close.

The wine tasting takes place in the tunnel. Visitors can choose between different tasting packages, depending on how many wines they want to try.
There is an excellent restaurant in a beautiful garden at the top of the tunnel, which is highly recommended.