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Kakheti / Georgia

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Vineyards of Kakheti, Georgia, beneath the surrounding hills — Photo by Levan Gokadze, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kakheti,_Georgia_—_Georgian_vineyards.jpg. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Author Levan Gokadze · CC BY-SA 2.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Kakheti, Georgia, for the best experience?September and early October are compelling months for Kakheti’s vineyards and harvest traditions, while May–June is appealing for a greener Alazani Valley landscape…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Kakheti on a first visit?Explore the Alazani Valley, visit Telavi and Sighnaghi, and see a qvevri wine cellar; extend into Lagodekhi or Vashlovani if you have time for a distinct natural…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Kakheti, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Pair Kakheti wines with mtsvadi, khashlama, chakapuli and churchkhela, looking in Telavi, Sighnaghi and family-run winery kitchens for dishes tied to eastern Georgia.

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