Chateau Gremisio — Wine in Kakheti, Georgia

In short

Chateau Gremisio is a winery in Kakheti, Georgia’s principal wine-growing region, located within 600 metres of the Gremi Citadel, according to its listed location. Beyond this proximity to one of Kakheti’s best-known historical monuments, the winery’s own website and public materials provide very little detailed information on its founding, vineyards, wine range or visitor offering. This profile sets out what can be confirmed, flags what remains unpublished, and places the property within the wider context of the Gremi area and Kakheti wine tourism.

The estate and its history

No founding date, founder names or historical timeline for Chateau Gremisio have been published by the winery. Wineries bearing names linked to Gremi are relatively recent additions to the Kakheti wine scene, part of a broader wave of private wine ventures that have opened in the region over the past two decades, but Chateau Gremisio’s own establishment date is not stated in the source material available.

What can be said with confidence concerns the immediate setting rather than the winery itself. Gremi was the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti from the 16th century, and the Gremi Citadel complex, including the Church of the Archangels, was built in the 1560s under King Levan of Kakheti. The citadel today functions as a museum and remains one of the most visited historical sites in Kakheti, giving any winery within walking distance a notable neighbour.

• 16th century: Gremi serves as capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti; the citadel and Church of the Archangels are constructed under King Levan.
• 1615: Gremi is destroyed during an invasion by Shah Abbas I of Persia, after which the Kakhetian capital moves to Telavi.
• Present day: the citadel is preserved as a museum complex; Chateau Gremisio operates within 600 metres of the site, per its stated location.

No further dated milestones specific to the winery are available from the official text provided.

Vineyards, grapes and method

The winery does not publish figures for vineyard size, grape varieties grown, annual production volume, or whether it works with the traditional qvevri (clay vessel) method, the European steel-and-oak method, or a combination of both. These are standard disclosures for Kakheti wineries open to visitors, and their absence here means prospective visitors should confirm directly with the winery before planning a tasting around a specific style or grape.

For context, Kakheti as a whole is Georgia’s largest wine region by both vineyard area and production, and its qvevri winemaking tradition is inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The region’s signature grapes are Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane among whites, and Saperavi among reds, though this is general regional knowledge rather than a confirmed detail about Chateau Gremisio’s own plantings.

The wines

No named wines, styles, grape compositions, tasting notes or prices have been published by Chateau Gremisio in the material available for this profile. Visitors interested in the specific range on offer should contact the winery in advance or ask locally, as Kakheti producers of this scale typically offer at least one white and one red, often made from Rkatsiteli and Saperavi respectively, alongside qvevri-made “amber” or orange wines where that method is used.

Visiting

Details of tasting formats, cellar tours, opening hours, booking procedures and pricing are not stated in the official source text. Travellers planning a visit should treat Chateau Gremisio as requiring advance contact or local arrangement, since the information needed to turn up independently and expect a structured visit, such as fixed hours or walk-in tastings, has not been made public by the winery itself.

Food and stays

The available material does not mention an on-site restaurant, guesthouse, or event space at Chateau Gremisio. Travellers seeking a meal or accommodation alongside a wine visit in this part of Kakheti would need to look to nearby towns such as Kvareli or Telavi, both of which have an established range of guesthouses and restaurants serving regional Kakhetian cuisine.

Awards

No awards, medals or competition results for Chateau Gremisio are stated in the source material.

Location and getting there

Chateau Gremisio is set within 600 metres of the Gremi Citadel, according to its stated location. Gremi sits in the Kvareli municipality of Kakheti, along the main road that links Telavi to Kvareli and on towards the Georgian-Russian border at Lagodekhi and the Dagestan crossing further north. Tbilisi lies roughly 150 kilometres to the southwest, a drive of around two to two and a half hours depending on route and traffic, typically via the Gombori Pass or via Sagarejo and Telavi. The nearest towns of any size are Kvareli, a short drive northeast, and Telavi, the regional capital, around 30 to 40 minutes southwest.

Because of its position directly by the citadel, the winery sits naturally on a day-trip route through eastern Kakheti that might also take in Telavi’s old town and the Batonis Tsikhe fortress, the Tsinandali estate and museum, Kvareli town and Lake Kvareli, and the Alaverdi Cathedral further south. Many visitors combine such a route with other Kakheti wineries along the same corridor, given the density of producers in this stretch of the valley.

Good to know

• The winery’s address is given only in relation to a nearby landmark: within 600 metres of the Gremi Citadel.
• No opening hours, booking contact or visit pricing are published in the available source material.
• No specific wines, grape varieties or production method are confirmed for Chateau Gremisio; general Kakheti practice includes both qvevri and European-style winemaking.
• No restaurant, guesthouse or event facilities are mentioned for the property.
• The Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels next door are a ticketed museum site and a worthwhile stop regardless of winery visiting hours.
• Kvareli and Telavi, the two nearest towns, both offer a fuller range of accommodation and dining options.
• Tbilisi to Gremi is roughly a two to two and a half hour drive, making the area a feasible day trip or a stop on a longer Kakheti itinerary.
• Given the lack of published visitor information, confirming details directly with the winery before travelling is advisable.

Questions travellers ask

Is Chateau Gremisio open for tastings without a reservation?

This is not stated in the winery’s published material, so travellers should not assume a walk-in tasting is available and are advised to make contact in advance where possible.

What grape varieties does Chateau Gremisio use?

The winery has not published this information. Kakheti wineries generally work with Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane for white wines and Saperavi for red, often using the traditional qvevri method alongside or instead of European steel and oak.

How far is Chateau Gremisio from the Gremi Citadel?

The winery states it is located within 600 metres of the Gremi Citadel, making the two easy to combine on foot or with a very short drive.

How do I get to Chateau Gremisio from Tbilisi?

Gremi lies roughly 150 kilometres from Tbilisi, a drive of about two to two and a half hours, typically taken via the Gombori Pass or via Sagarejo and Telavi.

Can I combine a visit with other Kakheti sites?

Yes. Its position near the Gremi Citadel places it on a natural route through eastern Kakheti that can take in Telavi, Tsinandali, Kvareli and Alaverdi Cathedral, among other regional stops.

Sources

• Chateau Gremisio — official website (maps.app.goo.gl)

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.