Brothers khutsishvili wine cellar — Wine in Kakheti, Georgia

In short

Brothers Khutsishvili Wine Cellar is a small, family-run winery in the village of Kisiskhevi, in the Telavi municipality of Kakheti. According to the winery, it is run by brothers Giorgi and Gela Khutsishvili, who built a family winemaking tradition into a commercial cellar that, the website says, has carried Georgian wine to international markets. The estate offers vineyard walks, qvevri-based tastings and a traditional Georgian meal as part of a wine tour, along with culinary masterclasses.

The estate and its history

The winery’s own materials describe Kisiskhevi as a village of particular cultural weight, noting that it is mentioned in ancient sources as the “Land of Christ’s Burial.” The site’s homepage also refers to the business as “a two-century-old wine cellar,” framing the operation as the continuation of a long-standing family practice rather than a recent venture. The current cellar is presented by the brothers, Giorgi and Gela Khutsishvili, as the people who turned this inherited winemaking tradition into a structured business and export operation. No specific founding year, construction date or ownership succession is given on the website beyond these general claims.

• Historic period – Kisiskhevi is recorded in old sources as the “Land of Christ’s Burial,” according to the winery.
• Family tradition – winemaking in the Khutsishvili family is described by the winery as going back generations, with the cellar itself called “two centuries old” on the site.
• Present day – brothers Giorgi and Gela Khutsishvili operate the cellar, which the website says has introduced Georgian wine to international markets.

Vineyards, grapes and method

The website does not give the size of the vineyards, annual production volumes or formal appellation status. It does specify the grape varieties behind the wines on offer: Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Kisi and Saperavi. The winery states that its wines are aged in qvevri, the large clay vessels buried underground that form the traditional Georgian method of fermentation and ageing, which the site calls “a unique part of the country’s cultural heritage.” The wine tour description mentions that visitors walk through the vineyard and are introduced to local grape varieties and traditional cultivation methods, though no details of training systems, soil or exact plot locations are given.

The wines

• Kisiskhevi Mtsvane – white, dry, made from Mtsvane; listed on the winery’s shop at 25.00₾.
• Kisi – white, made from the Kisi grape; listed at 35.00₾.
• Saperavi – red, made from Saperavi, described elsewhere on the site as a wine that should “charm you with its rich red color”; listed at 30.00₾.
• Rkatsiteli – white, qvevri-aged, described on the site’s masterclass page as retaining “notes of peach, apricot, and field flowers”; listed at 25.00₾.

The winery’s wine-masterclass page also references other labels in pairing advice — Rkatsiteli Mtsvane, Kakhuri Mtsvane, King Erekle II and a semi-sweet Kindzmarauli — but does not clearly confirm these as current bottlings from the Khutsishvili cellar rather than general pairing examples, so they are not listed as confirmed products here.

Visiting

The winery’s main activity for visitors is its Wine Tour, which the website describes as taking place on the family’s private estate. According to the site, the experience includes:

• A walk through the vineyard with an introduction to the local grape varieties and traditional cultivation methods.
• An explanation of the qvevri winemaking technique from the hosts.
• A curated tasting of a selection of the cellar’s wines.
• Traditional Georgian dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.

The site also lists Culinary Masterclasses among its activities, alongside Georgian Traditional Cuisine, though it does not describe their format or duration in detail. Bookings are made through a form on the website, where visitors specify name, number of guests, phone number and a message; no fixed tour price, opening hours or minimum group size are published, and tours should be arranged in advance by contacting the winery directly.

Food and stays

The winery states that traditional Georgian dishes, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, are served as part of the wine tour experience. The website does not mention a standalone restaurant open outside of tours, nor does it mention a guesthouse, overnight accommodation or event-hosting facilities beyond the tour and tasting format described above.

Awards

The winery’s website does not list any competition results, medals or awards for its wines.

Location and getting there

The winery is located in the village of Kisiskhevi, in the Telavi municipality of the Kakheti region, with the address given simply as “Kisiskhevi, Telavi, Kakheti.” Kisiskhevi lies close to Telavi, the main town of Kakheti, in an area well known for vineyards and wine estates. Kakheti is generally reached from Tbilisi by road in roughly two to two and a half hours, depending on the route taken (via the Gombori Pass or via Sagarejo), making the cellar a feasible stop on a day trip from the capital or as part of a longer Kakheti wine-touring itinerary that might also take in Telavi town, Tsinandali or other nearby wineries. Visitors are advised to contact the winery in advance by phone or email to confirm directions and arrange a visit.

Good to know

• The cellar is a family business run by brothers Giorgi and Gela Khutsishvili.
• Wines are made and aged using the traditional qvevri method, according to the winery.
• Core wines on offer include Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, Kisi and Saperavi.
• Bottle prices listed on the site range from 25.00₾ to 35.00₾.
• The wine tour combines a vineyard walk, a qvevri explanation, a tasting and a traditional meal.
• Tours are arranged by booking through the website’s contact form or by phone/email.
• Contact details: info@brotherswine.ge, (+995) 577 773 742 or (+995) 593 97 29 73.
• No fixed public opening hours, tour prices, awards or accommodation are stated on the website.

Questions travellers ask

Where exactly is the Khutsishvili Brothers Wine Cellar?

It is in the village of Kisiskhevi, in the Telavi municipality of the Kakheti region, close to the town of Telavi.

Who runs the winery?

According to the winery, it is run by brothers Giorgi and Gela Khutsishvili, who built on a family winemaking tradition to establish the current cellar and export business.

What wines does the cellar produce?

The website lists four wines by name: Kisiskhevi Mtsvane (white, dry), Kisi, Saperavi and Rkatsiteli, all described as made using the qvevri method.

What does a visit to the winery include?

The wine tour described on the site includes a walk through the vineyard, an introduction to local grape varieties and cultivation methods, an explanation of qvevri winemaking, a tasting of the cellar’s wines, and traditional Georgian dishes made with local ingredients.

How do I book a visit, and is there a set price?

Visits are arranged through a booking form on the winery’s website, or by contacting the winery by phone or email. The site does not publish a fixed tour price or set opening hours, so these should be confirmed directly with the winery when booking.

Sources

• Brothers khutsishvili wine cellar — official website (brothers-wine.ge)
• Brothers khutsishvili wine cellar: About Us
• Brothers khutsishvili wine cellar: Contact Us
• Brothers khutsishvili wine cellar: Read More
• Brothers khutsishvili wine cellar: wine-tour
• Brothers khutsishvili wine cellar: wine-masterclass

Profiled in depth by the GTour desk on 26 October 2026 from the property’s official website; photographs are the property’s own, from its official website, credited under each image. Not sponsored; tell us if something has changed.