Gevelli — Wine in Kakheti, Georgia

In short

Gevelli is a winery in Kakheti, Georgia, based in the village of Vardisubani near Telavi. The winery’s own website could not be verified in detail at the time of writing, as the page returned only a loading/verification screen rather than published content. This profile therefore sets out what is confirmed (location and type of business) and flags, honestly, where Gevelli has not yet made further details public. Travellers who want specifics on grapes, wines, tastings or pricing should confirm directly with the winery or through gtour.ge before visiting.

The estate and its history

Gevelli’s own site does not currently publish a history page, founder’s story or dated timeline, so none can be reported here as fact. What can be said with confidence, as general background on the area, is that Vardisubani sits in the Telavi municipality of Kakheti, Georgia’s principal wine region, an area with a documented winemaking tradition stretching back several thousand years and a concentration of small and mid-sized family wineries that has grown substantially since Georgia’s wine export market reopened in the 2000s and 2010s. Many of these producers, like Gevelli, operate from village houses and family plots rather than large industrial premises, which is typical of the newer wave of Kakhetian wineries built around a single vineyard or a small cluster of family-owned parcels.

Because Gevelli has not published founding dates, ownership details or a timeline of the estate’s development, gtour.ge is not able to list verified milestones here. We will update this profile as soon as such information is confirmed directly with the winery.

Vineyards, grapes and method

Gevelli’s website does not state, in the material available, which grape varieties it grows, how many hectares it farms, which appellation (if any) it works under, or whether it uses the traditional qvevri (clay vessel) method, the European steel-and-barrel method, or a combination of both.

As general, verifiable background on the region rather than a claim about Gevelli specifically: Telavi and the surrounding villages of Kakheti lie within Georgia’s main viticultural zone, where the white grape Rkatsiteli and the red grape Saperavi are the most widely planted varieties, and where qvevri winemaking is recognised by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Many small Kakhetian producers near Telavi, including those in Vardisubani and neighbouring villages, make both qvevri-style amber and red wines and more conventional European-style wines from the same vineyards. Whether this applies to Gevelli specifically has not been confirmed from the winery’s own materials, and travellers should ask on arrival or before booking.

The wines

Gevelli has not published a wine list, tasting notes or pricing on the material reviewed for this profile. We are therefore unable to set out named wines, styles or grape blends with confidence. Visitors planning a tasting should contact the winery directly, or ask gtour.ge to confirm the current range before a visit is arranged, so that expectations around style (amber, red, white, dry or semi-sweet) and any qvevri-aged bottlings can be set correctly in advance.

Visiting

No details on opening hours, tasting formats, cellar tours, booking procedures or prices have been published by Gevelli in the source material reviewed. Many small family wineries in the Telavi area operate on an appointment-only basis rather than fixed public hours, so advance contact is generally advisable for any winery of this size in Kakheti, and this is likely to apply to Gevelli as well, though it has not been confirmed in writing by the estate itself. Travellers arranging a visit through gtour.ge should request confirmation of availability, language of the tasting, and any minimum group size before travelling out to Vardisubani.

Food and stays

No information on an on-site restaurant, guesthouse, supra (traditional feast) hosting or event space has been published by Gevelli. Some small Kakhetian wineries combine tastings with a simple home-cooked meal or offer rooms for overnight stays, but this has not been confirmed for Gevelli specifically, so it should not be assumed. Guests wanting a meal or overnight stay alongside a tasting should check this directly with the winery or arrange it separately in Telavi, which has a range of guesthouses and restaurants within a short drive of Vardisubani.

Awards

No awards, medals or competition results have been published by Gevelli in the material available, so none are listed here. This profile will be updated if and when such information is confirmed by the winery.

Location and getting there

Gevelli’s address is given as Vardisubani village, Telavi, 2200, Georgia. Vardisubani lies in the Telavi municipality of Kakheti, a short drive from the town of Telavi itself, which is the administrative centre of the region and a common base for wine-focused day trips.

From Tbilisi, Telavi is roughly 150 kilometres away, and the drive typically takes around two to two and a half hours by road, depending on route and traffic, making Kakheti a standard full-day or overnight excursion from the capital. Vardisubani is a further short drive from central Telavi. The route to this part of Kakheti commonly passes through or near other well-known wine villages such as Napareuli, Kvareli and Gurjaani, so a visit to Gevelli can reasonably be combined with stops at other wineries, Telavi’s old town and viewpoints, or sites such as Alaverdi Monastery and Ikalto, depending on how a day’s itinerary is planned.

Good to know

• Gevelli is located in Vardisubani village, Telavi municipality, Kakheti, Georgia, postal code 2200.
• The winery’s own website did not display detailed content (grapes, wines, visiting hours) at the time this profile was researched.
• Telavi, the nearest town, is about 150 kilometres and roughly two to two and a half hours’ drive from Tbilisi.
• Small family wineries in this part of Kakheti often require advance booking rather than offering fixed walk-in hours.
• Kakheti as a region is strongly associated with Rkatsiteli, Saperavi and traditional qvevri winemaking, though this has not been confirmed as Gevelli’s own method.
• Travellers without a car usually visit Vardisubani as part of an organised Kakheti day tour or with a private driver, since public transport links to small villages are limited.
• Telavi town offers additional accommodation, restaurants and other wineries that can be combined with a stop at Gevelli.
• Prospective visitors should confirm tasting availability, language and cost directly with Gevelli or via gtour.ge before travelling out to the village.

Questions travellers ask

Where exactly is Gevelli winery located?

Gevelli is based in the village of Vardisubani, in the Telavi municipality of Kakheti, Georgia, postal code 2200. It is a short drive from the town of Telavi.

How far is Gevelli from Tbilisi?

Telavi, the nearest town to Gevelli, is around 150 kilometres from Tbilisi, a drive of roughly two to two and a half hours depending on traffic and route, with Vardisubani a further short distance beyond the town.

What grapes and wines does Gevelli produce?

The winery’s own materials did not specify grape varieties, wine styles or whether qvevri or European winemaking methods are used. Kakheti as a region is known for Rkatsiteli and Saperavi and for traditional qvevri winemaking, but this has not been confirmed specifically for Gevelli, so it is best to ask the winery directly.

Can you book a tasting at Gevelli in advance?

No published booking details, hours or tasting prices were found on the winery’s site at the time of research. As with many small Kakhetian wineries, advance contact is advisable, and gtour.ge can help confirm availability before a visit.

Can a visit to Gevelli be combined with other Kakheti sights?

Yes, in general terms. Vardisubani’s position near Telavi means a visit can typically be combined with other wineries in the area, the town of Telavi itself, and nearby sites such as Alaverdi Monastery or Ikalto, though this depends on how an individual itinerary is arranged rather than any package offered by Gevelli itself.

Sources

• Gevelli — official website (gevelli.eu)

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.