# Best wineries to visit in Racha

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- Canonical: https://gtour.ge/best-wineries-in-racha/
- Author: Mariam Lomidze (GTour desk, Tbilisi)
- Published: 2026-10-30
- Updated: 2026-10-30
- Language: en
- Russian edition: https://gtour.ge/ru/best-wineries-in-racha/

*Selected by the GTour desk from the national register of licensed places. Published October 2026; reviewed yearly. No place pays to appear.*

Racha-Lechkhumi is the mountainous wine region northwest of central Georgia, best known for giving the country its only naturally semi-sweet red, Khvanchkara. The wine is made from a blend of two local grapes, Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli, grown on the steep slopes around [Ambrolauri](/georgia/ambrolauri/) and the surrounding villages. Beyond Khvanchkara, the area’s small family cellars and newer wine companies work with the same vineyards, offering travellers a quieter, more rural alternative to the better-known wine routes of Kakheti.

This list was compiled by the GTour desk from the national register of licensed tourism places. Entries were selected on location within the Racha-Lechkhumi wine zone, an established presence in the register, and what each place has to offer a visiting traveller. No payment was accepted for inclusion and the list makes no ratings or rankings; it is a geographic starting point, not an endorsement.

### 1. Barakoni Winery

Wine Company “Barakoni” is based in the village of Bostana near [Ambrolauri](/georgia/ambrolauri/), founded in 2015 within the Racha-Lechkhumi viticulture area. It maintains a website for travellers researching the estate ahead of a visit, making it a reasonable first stop for those planning a route through the region’s wine villages.

### 2. Naberauli Wines

Naberauli Wines is located in the village of Sadmeli and was established in 2018 with the stated aim of positioning Racha-Lechkhumi as a distinct wine-producing area. It has an online presence for visitors wanting background on the project before arranging a stop.

### 3. Pataridze’s Rachuli

Based in the village of Bugeulo, Pataridze’s Rachuli produces what it describes as biologically pure natural wine from Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli grapes harvested locally. The winery has a website, useful for travellers interested in the natural-wine side of the Khvanchkara tradition.

### 4. Aleko Sardanashvili's wine cellar

This is a wine cellar in Khvanchkara itself, the village that gives the famous semi-sweet red its name. It is described as a place where visitors can taste and buy local natural wines, suiting travellers who want a direct, small-scale encounter with Khvanchkara at its source.

### 5. Chateau Dio

Chateau Dio sits in Dzirageuli, close to [Ambrolauri](/georgia/ambrolauri/), and is listed in the national tourism register for the Racha-Lechkhumi area. Its location places it within easy reach of other wineries clustered around the Ambrolauri valley.

### 6. Gonadze Vineyards

Gonadze Vineyards, near Vazha-Pshavela Street, was established from 2018 with a wine factory and hotel built on site. The combination of winery and accommodation makes it a practical option for travellers wanting to base themselves in the Khvanchkara wine zone for more than a day visit.

### 7. Japaridze Winery

Located on Shishinashvili street in the Racha-Lechkhumi region, Japaridze Winery is a small, family-owned operation. The family has traditionally produced wine there for many years, offering visitors a long-running, local alternative to larger commercial producers.

### 8. Kakhaberis Marani

Kakhaberis Marani is situated in the village of Jvarisa, within the [Ambrolauri](/georgia/ambrolauri/) district. Its setting places it among the village cellars that make up the wider Khvanchkara-producing area, suited to travellers exploring beyond the main town.

### 9. Margvelidze Winery

Margvelidze Winery is based in the village of Sadmeli, in the same cluster of Racha-Lechkhumi villages as several other listed cellars. It is a further option for travellers routing through the Sadmeli area as part of a wider regional wine tour.

### 10. Metonidze's winery "Khvanchkara"

Located in the village of Khvanchkara, this winery is presented as a place to experience Georgian hospitality alongside the local wine. Its position in the namesake village makes it relevant for travellers specifically seeking out wine from where Khvanchkara originates.

### How to use this list

Treat this list as a map of licensed wineries spread across the villages of Racha-Lechkhumi rather than a ranked guide. Travellers planning a route should check opening arrangements and contact details directly with each winery before visiting, as the register confirms location and standing rather than day-to-day visiting conditions, and cross-reference with the Ambrolauri area page for wider orientation.

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