Ushguli is a community of four villages located at the head of the Enguri gorge in Svaneti, Georgia. Recognized as the Upper Svaneti UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ushguli is one of the highest continuously inhabited settlements in Europe. Compared to somewhat more developed towns like Mestia, Ushguli isn't in an accessible location, which has preserved many of the village's characteristics.
Ushguli is located at an altitude of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) near the foot of Shkhara, one of the highest summits of the Greater Caucasus mountains. About 70 families (about 200 people) live in the area, enough to support a small school. The area is snow-covered for 6 months of the year, and often the road to Mestia is impassable.
Typical Svaneti defensive tower houses are found throughout the village. The Ushguli Chapel located on a hilltop near the village dates back to the 12th century.
Constituent villages of Ushguli
Zhibiani some 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) above sea level;
Chvibiani or Chubiani ;
Chazhashi or Chajashi ;
Murqmeli.
Ushguli serves as a popular destination of tourism. Tourists come from all over, to see this wonder.
The Harvest Festival, is the ideal time to visit Georgia.
Therefore, our small winery “Wine Trails”, with great pleasure, invites you to join the exclusive “Harvest Festival” tour.
Our winery is more than just a place to enjoy good wine and food. It is a place, where people come together, to celebrate life and create unforgettable memories.
We produce natural wines using traditional Georgian methods. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in the fascinating process of winemaking and chacha distillation during the harvest festival.
The tour includes cooking classes where guests can learn how to prepare traditional Georgian dishes, adding an impressive cultural element to your experience.
So, let's get started…
The historic region of Imereti in western Georgia is the region of the legendary Golden Fleece – this is where the long quest for the Golden Fleece took Jason and the Argonauts.
The total area of Imereti Caves Protected Areas amounts to 504.6 ha and includes Sataplia Nature Reserve (330 ha), Sataplia Managed Reserve (34 ha), Promethe Cave Natural Monuments (46.6 ha) and 17 Natural Monuments.
Is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia, a period of political strength and economic growth between the 11th and 13th centuries. It is characterized by the facades of smoothly hewn large blocks, balanced proportions and blind arches for exterior decoration. The Gelati monastery, one of the largest medieval Orthodox monasteries, was also a centre of science and education and the Academy it housed was one of the most important centres of culture in ancient Georgia.
There are many wonderful countries in the world where you can find many interesting sights. But if you are looking for a place of incredible beauty with a fascinating history and kind, hospitable people, you need to find your way to Georgia, in a country full of contrasts, where East meets West.
Preserved by its long isolation, the Upper Svaneti region of the Caucasus is an exceptional example of mountain scenery with medieval-type villages and tower-houses. The village of Chazhashi still has more than 200 of these very unusual houses, which were used both as dwellings and as defence posts against the invaders who plagued the region.
WELCOME TO “WINE TRAILS” Winery, where wine make by the Friends – For the friends.
Our friendship has been going already 54 years, from first class of the school, since 1969.
A dream to have our own winery, we had a long time ago, but we started to fulfill our dream in 2019 after pandemic was started.
Wine Trails Winery located in KAKHETI wine region, Village IKALTO, Alazani valley.
Monastery Wine ” is a millennium brand of Alaverdi Monastery Cellar made by the Alaverdi Monastery congregate in the XIth century cellar. The wine is produced by endemic variety of Kakhetian vine in unique clay vessel – Qvevri. Alaverdi Royal Monastery is historically known by its qvevris and cellar.
Is an ultra-premium winery specializing in famous indigenous Georgian grape varieties. It was founded in 2008 by Schuchmann family in a very center of Georgian wine growing zone in Tsinandali.
Wine producing of ''Twins Wine Cellar in Napareuli'' is based on the oldest Kakhetian method, such as producing wine in kvevri. It points to the uniqueness of this method and it is also a message for the whole world that wine is an integral part of ancient Georgian culture.
The Harvest Festival, is the ideal time to visit Georgia.
Therefore, our small winery “Wine Trails”, with great pleasure, invites you to join the exclusive “Harvest Festival” tour.
Our winery is more than just a place to enjoy good wine and food. It is a place, where people come together, to celebrate life and create unforgettable memories.
We produce natural wines using traditional Georgian methods. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in the fascinating process of winemaking and chacha distillation during the harvest festival.
The tour includes cooking classes where guests can learn how to prepare traditional Georgian dishes, adding an impressive cultural element to your experience.
So, let's get started…
The historic region of Imereti in western Georgia is the region of the legendary Golden Fleece – this is where the long quest for the Golden Fleece took Jason and the Argonauts.
The total area of Imereti Caves Protected Areas amounts to 504.6 ha and includes Sataplia Nature Reserve (330 ha), Sataplia Managed Reserve (34 ha), Promethe Cave Natural Monuments (46.6 ha) and 17 Natural Monuments.
Is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia, a period of political strength and economic growth between the 11th and 13th centuries. It is characterized by the facades of smoothly hewn large blocks, balanced proportions and blind arches for exterior decoration. The Gelati monastery, one of the largest medieval Orthodox monasteries, was also a centre of science and education and the Academy it housed was one of the most important centres of culture in ancient Georgia.
There are many wonderful countries in the world where you can find many interesting sights. But if you are looking for a place of incredible beauty with a fascinating history and kind, hospitable people, you need to find your way to Georgia, in a country full of contrasts, where East meets West.
Preserved by its long isolation, the Upper Svaneti region of the Caucasus is an exceptional example of mountain scenery with medieval-type villages and tower-houses. The village of Chazhashi still has more than 200 of these very unusual houses, which were used both as dwellings and as defence posts against the invaders who plagued the region.
Stunning place. Zaza and his co-owners could not have been better hosts, with delicious and plentiful food, a tour of the vineyard and the winery itself, and a chance to experience some of Georgia's more unique grape varieties. Definitely check it out!
julo
2024-10-12
We had a great holiday with Zaza. He is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to talk about anything. His approach was very flexible, so both he and we included additional things based on our interests. He is punctual and is very free with his time. We learned a lot and had a very pleasurable trip to Georgia. We had Zaza’s Saperavi wine at his vineyard, together with a great meal. I thought his wine was the best one we had on our trip, and we tried a lot of wines!
Karmin Ebrahimi
2024-08-06
Reaching here in the middle of a road trip, “Zaza” was a great host who explained all the mastery of Georgian winemaking and let us taste their products while detailing differences between grapes and tastes. I enjoyed every moment here and definitely worth it.
Maria Maris
2024-05-12
Проездом (случайно) зашли в ресторан Artozani в Телави. Понравилось оформление заведения, меню и ответственный подход к делу хозяина (его имя Лаша). Очень понравилось качество подаваемого вина.
За разговором с Лашей выяснилось, что вино он делает сам, и это семейное дело (отец Лаши развивает свою небольшую винодельню).
Так мы познакомились с отцом Лаши - Зазой.
Заза в дальнейшем провел нам исключительно познавательную и выпивательную (смысл про вино говорить и нормально его не пить??) экскурсию по виноделию и району Телави.
В результате Телави (да и вся Грузия) заиграли для нас новыми красками :).
Без преувеличения, на таких людях все и держится в этом мире. Тех, кто любит свое непростое дело, и делают его честно, с душой.
Всем очень рекомендуем к посещению и ресторан Artozani и винодельню Wine trails. Узнаете из первых рук много нового по виноделию,по истории Телави, а самое главное, получите Море добрых и позитивных эмоций!
Желаю этим прекрасным людям процветания бизнеса!
Ushan Weerapperuma
2024-04-10
Great hospitality and everything was well explained!
Must visit if u need a vine tour..
Jakub Popiołek
2024-03-30
It was one of the most unique experience of georgian hospitality. Tkanks for everthing!
Maria D
2024-03-30
What a beautiful evening it was! The best food I have had in Georgia! You should really visit that place. The vibe is unique.
xTime1337
2024-03-30
When we saw that people I already knew that will be nice evening. Delicious food and wines. I recommend this place a lot.
