IRMA AND KATO’S VINEYARDS AND MARANI — Wine in Shida Kartli, Georgia
IRMA AND KATO'S VINEYARDS AND MARANI is a wine in Shida Kartli, Georgia, located at I. GRISHASHVILI STR. 74, listed in the Georgian National Tourism Administration register and verified by GTour.
42 km from Freedom Square, Tbilisi · ~50 min by car53 km from Tbilisi International Airport · ~64 min by car
Irma and Kato’s Vineyards and Marani is a wine-focused address located in the Shida Kartli region of Georgia, on I. Grishashvili Street. As a marani, the site is connected to the traditional Georgian practice of wine production and storage, reflecting the long-standing winemaking culture of the area.
Shida Kartli lies in central Georgia, a region known for its vineyards, orchards, and proximity to historic towns and fortress sites. Visitors exploring this part of the country can combine a stop here with broader travel through the region, which is accessible by road from Tbilisi and other central Georgian towns, making it a convenient addition to a wine-themed itinerary across Shida Kartli.
According to the register description, the family’s roots trace back to Meskhetia, where ancestors reportedly carried a respected surname. This detail situates the marani within a personal and regional heritage context rather than a purely commercial one.
This place suits travelers interested in Georgian wine traditions and those wanting to explore smaller, family-connected wine sites within Shida Kartli alongside the region’s other attractions.
Verified by GTour: listed in the Georgian National Tourism Administration register; details checked 17 October 2026. Tell us if something has changed.
Wine — Shida Kartli, Georgia
Our roots are in Meskhetia. My ancestors got a respectable surname in Meskhetia, because they were distributors of canal water. Everyone remembers what water meant in Meskhetia, considering its scarcity; So, our last name — Меребашвили — came from the professional word that means water distributor — Меребашвили.
My grandfather, Ivan the Great, settled in Caspian Sea with seven sons. Two centuries ago, together with other compatriots, he reflected the Ottoman expansion on the land of Meskhetino. Our fund remains on the territory of Turkey. My father’s grandfather, Tshalba, along with his brothe
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AddressI. GRISHASHVILI STR. 74
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Where is IRMA AND KATO’S VINEYARDS AND MARANI?
IRMA AND KATO’S VINEYARDS AND MARANI is a wine in Shida Kartli, Georgia — I. GRISHASHVILI STR. 74. The nearest place GTour has written up in detail is Kaspi, about 3 km away by road.
How do I get to IRMA AND KATO’S VINEYARDS AND MARANI from Tbilisi?
It is roughly 54 km by road from central Tbilisi. Private transfers, intercity minibuses (marshrutkas) and rental cars are the usual options; GTour arranges private drivers — see the Plan your Georgia box below and the live road and pass status before mountain journeys.
What else is near IRMA AND KATO’S VINEYARDS AND MARANI?
Other register-verified places nearby: Merebashvili Estate (wine, ~1 km), Chateau Mephis Kalaki (hotel, ~10 km), Tedzami Wines (wine, ~10 km).