Wine Experiences
At Nikoladze Winery, wine is best experienced together — at our table, in our cellar and among the qvevri. We welcome guests to discover our wines, taste traditional Georgian food and share the stories and traditions behind them.
Wine Tasting
Discover the wines of Nikoladze Winery through a guided tasting in our family winery.
Our wine tasting is more than simply trying several wines. It is an opportunity to discover Georgian winemaking, taste wines made in traditional qvevri, and learn how the character of our vineyards and the winemaking process shape each bottle.
We begin by introducing you to our winery and the story behind our wines. We will talk about the grape varieties we work with, where they come from, and why qvevri remains such an important part of Georgian winemaking.
During the tasting, you will have the opportunity to try a selection of our natural qvevri wines, including both white and red wines. We explain what makes each wine different, from the grape variety and vintage to the length of skin contact and maturation.
What you will experience
🍷 Guided Wine Tasting
Taste a selection of our wines while we explain their character, aromas, structure and winemaking process.
🏺 Discover Qvevri Winemaking
Learn how wine is fermented and matured underground in traditional Georgian clay vessels, and how this ancient method influences the wines.
🍇 Explore Georgian Grape Varieties
Discover indigenous Georgian varieties and learn how the local climate, soil and vineyard influence their expression.
🏡 Experience a Family Winery
Our winery is a family place, where winemaking is closely connected with our home, our land and generations of tradition.
📍 Location / Setting
Nikoladze Family Winery
The wines
Depending on the season and availability, the tasting may include wines such as:
- Tsolikouri
- Tsitsqa
- Kralhuna
- Sapere
- Rkatsiteli
- Qisi
- Saperavi
- Krakhuna
The exact selection may vary according to the current vintage and wines available at the winery.
Duration: 1.5 hour
Wines: 5
Price: gel 60/Euro 20 (discount on groups available)
Includes: Wine and snacks
Chacha & Fruit Spirits
Alongside our qvevri wines, we invite guests to discover a selection of traditional Georgian chacha and fruit spirits.
Chacha is a traditional Georgian grape spirit, traditionally made from the pomace left after winemaking. At our winery, you can taste different styles of chacha alongside fruit spirits made with different fruits and natural flavours.
Our selection includes raspberry, blackberry, cherry, and blackcurrant, each offering its own distinctive aroma and character.
This gives our guests an opportunity to discover another side of Georgian tradition — from the wines made in qvevri to the spirits created from the fruits and grapes of our region.
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Georgian Food & Wine
Georgian Food & Wine Experience
Taste Georgia through its wine, food and traditions.
Wine in Georgia has always been closely connected with food and hospitality. At Nikoladze Winery, we invite guests to experience this connection around the table, pairing our qvevri wines with traditional Georgian dishes prepared with local ingredients.
The experience is designed not simply as a meal, but as an introduction to the way Georgians eat, drink and welcome their guests. We explain how different wines work with different flavors and why certain traditional dishes have become such an important part of Georgian culture.
Wine & Food Pairing
During the pairing, you will taste a selection of our wines alongside traditional Georgian dishes chosen to complement their individual character.
Our qvevri wines, with their texture, acidity and natural structure, can pair particularly well with the rich, aromatic flavors of Georgian cuisine. We guide you through the combinations and explain what to look for as you taste the wine with each dish.
Georgian Cooking Class
Learn to cook Georgian food and enjoy what you make.
Our cooking class gives you the opportunity to step into Georgian cuisine yourself. Together with a local host, you will learn how to prepare some of Georgia’s most famous dishes, including khinkali and khachapuri.
We take you through the process step by step — from preparing the dough and filling to shaping the dishes using traditional techniques. Along the way, we share the stories, customs and small details that make Georgian food special.
Once the cooking is finished, we sit together around the table, enjoy the dishes we have prepared and pair them with our wines.
What you’ll experience
🥟 Make Khinkali
Learn how to prepare the dough, make the filling and fold the characteristic pleats of traditional Georgian dumplings.
🧀 Make Khachapuri
Prepare one of Georgia’s most beloved breads, learning how the dough and cheese come together to create the perfect khachapuri.
🍷 Pair Your Food with Wine
Enjoy the dishes you prepare alongside a selection of our wines and discover how Georgian food and wine complement each other.
🇬🇪 Experience Georgian Hospitality
The cooking class is also about gathering around the table, sharing food, stories and wine — an essential part of Georgian culture.
Take the Experience Home
And because we know you may want to recreate the experience after returning home, we are happy to support you online if you need help preparing the dishes again. You can contact us with questions while cooking at home, and we can guide you through the process.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Euro 20/Gel 60
Includes: Cooking class + wine tasting/
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Churchkhela & Pelamushi Cooking Experience
Discover two beloved Georgian traditions made from grapes.
Churchkhela and pelamushi are traditional Georgian treats made from grape juice and flour, and both have a special connection to the country’s centuries-old wine culture.
During this hands-on experience, you will learn how these traditional sweets are prepared and discover how Georgian families have traditionally used grape harvest products beyond winemaking.
Making Churchkhela
Churchkhela is often called a Georgian “candle” because of its distinctive shape. Traditionally, walnuts or hazelnuts are threaded onto a string and repeatedly dipped into a thickened mixture of grape juice and flour called tatara.
You will prepare the grape mixture, learn how to achieve the right consistency, and make your own Churchkhela. The finished Churchkhela is then hung to dry, gradually developing its characteristic texture and rich grape flavor.
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Making Pelamushi
Pelamushi is a traditional Georgian grape pudding made from concentrated grape juice and flour. It has a naturally rich grape flavor and a smooth, thick texture.
Together, we will prepare the grape juice mixture and cook it slowly until it reaches the traditional consistency. You will learn how Pelamushi has traditionally been prepared during the grape harvest and why it remains an important part of Georgian culinary culture.
From the Vineyard to the Table
What makes this experience especially meaningful at our winery is the connection between grape growing, winemaking and Georgian food traditions.
The same grape harvest that gives us the juice for wine can also become the foundation for traditional foods such as Churchkhela and Pelamushi. It is a beautiful example of how Georgian culture has traditionally made use of the harvest in many different ways.
What You’ll Experience
- 🍇 Learn about the connection between grapes and Georgian cuisine
- 🥜 Make traditional Churchkhela
- 🍮 Prepare homemade Pelamushi
- 🇬🇪 Discover the stories and traditions behind these foods
- 🍷 Enjoy the experience at our family winery
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Euro 20/Gel 60
Includes: Ingredients, meals and drinks.
Take home: Churchkhela and sweet pie from grapejuice
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Private Events & Celebrations
Celebrate Your Special Moments at Nikoladze Winery
Nikoladze Winery offers a warm and authentic setting for private events and special celebrations, surrounded by our family winery, vineyards and Georgian winemaking traditions.
Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, birthday, anniversary, family gathering or a wedding celebration, we can create an experience that combines Georgian wine, traditional food and genuine hospitality.
Weddings at the Winery
Make your wedding day a memorable Georgian celebration. Our winery provides a unique setting for couples who want something personal, relaxed and connected to local culture.
We can help create a celebration with qvevri wines, traditional Georgian dishes, local food, music and Georgian hospitality, bringing your guests together around the table in the spirit of a traditional Georgian gathering.
From a small intimate wedding to a larger private celebration, we can work with you to create a program suited to your group and the atmosphere you have in mind.
Private Celebrations
Our winery can also host:
- Weddings and wedding dinners
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries
- Family gatherings
- Private dinners
- Corporate and team events
- Special occasions and private parties
We can customize the experience according to your needs, including wine tasting, Georgian food, cooking experiences, qvevri cellar visits and traditional Georgian hospitality.
Every event is arranged personally, allowing us to create something that feels connected to our family, our winery and the traditions of Georgia.
Plan Your Celebration
Tell us about your occasion, the number of guests and what you have in mind, and we will be happy to discuss how we can create a memorable experience at Nikoladze Winery.
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Plan Your Visit
Visits are available by prior arrangement. Please contact us to plan your wine tasting, food and wine experience, or private gathering at the winery.