The construction of the Kvareli Wine Cave beneath the Caucasus mountain ridge began in 1958. The total budget for the project was 64 million Soviet rubles.

Photographed in 1958

The construction of the Kvareli Wine Cave was completed in 1962, one year ahead of schedule. It was considered one of the most innovative projects in the Soviet Union.

Photographed in 19562

The Kvareli Wine Cave consists of 15 tunnels: 2 main tunnels and 13 connecting ones, with a total length of 7.7 kilometers. According to Soviet-era documents, the cave had the capacity to store up to 20 million liters of wine.

Photographed in 1963

On September 15, 1962, the Kvareli underground wine cellar hosted the World Congress of Vine and Wine. Each delegate was impressed by the architecture and scale of the underground cellar.

Image from the newspaper Communist (1962)

Since 2006, the Kvareli Wine Cave has been operated by Winery Khareba, which fully restored the space and transformed it into a vibrant destination.

Photographed in 2020

More than 30,000 bottles of Winery Khareba’s finest wines are currently aging in the Kvareli Wine Cave, with the oldest bottle over 20 years old.

Photographed in 2023

Every day, we welcome hundreds of guests who discover the traditions of Georgian winemaking, taste premium-quality wines, and take part in a qvevri-opening ceremony accompanied by live performances of Georgian folk songs

Photographed in 2023

We create memorable experiences for our guests by immersing them in Georgian traditions. Visitors can participate in culinary masterclasses where they bake bread, make churchkhela, cook khinkali, and prepare Adjarian khachapuri themselves.

At the top of the mountain ridge, above the 15 tunnels, there is a restaurant offering stunning views of the Alazani Valley. Guests can enjoy authentic local dishes paired perfectly with our wines.

In front of the Kvareli Wine Cave lies a vast 20-hectare vineyard belonging to Winery Khareba. From mid-August to the end of October, our guests can take part in the harvest, picking grapes and pressing them in a traditional wooden press—just as our ancestors once did.

One-day wine tour to Kakheti

Create unforgettable memories by exploring the rich traditions of Georgian winemaking, enjoying its authentic cuisine, experiencing its lively culture, and fully embracing the Georgian way of life. This adventure offers a perfect mix of heritage, flavor, and timeless moments in just one day.

Exploring the unique Kvareli Wine Cave
Wine tasting with a toastmaster
Culinary masterclasses
Folk art workshop
Lunch in the garden
Live folklore performance
Exploring the City Museum of Sighnaghi
Visiting St. Nino's Monastery at Bodbe

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Wine Packages

Basic Package

11. October, 2024.

Wine Tasting - 2 Varieties Baking Bread in Clay oven Churchkhela Making

45 GEL

Standard Package

11. October, 2024.

Wine Tasting - 2 Varieties Qvevri Opening Ceremony Baking Acharuli Khachapuri Baking Bread in a Clay Oven

75 GEL

Premium Package

11. October, 2024.

Wine Tasting - 4 Varieties Baking Bread in a Clay Oven Baking Acharuli Khachapuri Khinkali Cooking (3 Pieces) Churchkhela Making

95 GEL

CHATEAU LIPARTIANI Package

11. October, 2024.

Wine Tasting - 4 Varieties Brandy VSOP Tasting Qvevri Opening Ceremony Exclusive Wine Tasting Space 1000 GEL Max 10 Persons

1000 GEL

Classic Package

11. October, 2024.

Wine Tasting – 3 Varieties

35 GEL

Blog Articles

Qvevri – An Essential Part of Georgian Winemaking
The opening of a Qvevri is a ritual that you must take part in if...
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A Living Tradition of Georgian Folklore
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Jara Wild Honey
We present to you another unique product from Winery Khareba – “Jara Honey”
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Gozinaki: A Traditional Georgian New Year’s Sweet
Learn how to prepare Georgia’s iconic New Year’s sweet, gozinaki, and try making it at...
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Exploring Georgian Traditions: Kakhetian Bread Baking
Kvareli Wine Cave follows the path of local authentic traditions, with the youth playing a...
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Kvareli Wine Cave: The Meeting Point for Wine Experts
A dedicated conference venue within the tunnels of the Kvareli Wine Cave hosts wine experts...
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