From ancient times Georgia has been known as a country of grapes and wine. Traditional Georgian wine is hardly imaginable without a “Kvevri”. It is large earthenware vessels used for the fermentation, storage, and aging of traditional Georgian wine. Resembling large, egg-shaped amphorae without handles, they are either buried below ground or set into the …
Tag: Kakheti
Wine Cellars
Food is a very important part of our travel. Georgian cuisine is a rich interaction of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern tastes. Every place has its own characteristic cuisine. Each region has its trademark dish that is prepared at best in that very region. Kakheti is distinguished with its unique food traditions and wine culture. Kakhetian …
Kakhetian Culinary
Kakheti is the largest region of Georgia. It is also known to everyone the land of wine. This place is a must-visit for travelers who appreciate the historical heritage and good wine. On the way to Kakheti, you will see breathtaking nature, old historical monasteries, and castles. Kakheti is rich with its traditional cuisine. Locally, …
Alaverdi Monastery
In the Kakheti region, you can see a lot of old historical monasteries. One of them is the Alaverdi monastery which is located 18 km from the town of Telavi in the Alazani-River valley. The monastery was founded ( 6th century,) by the Assyrian monk Joseph Alaverdeli. The present-day cathedral was built in the 11th …