Makaridze Winery — Wine in Imereti, Georgia
Makaridze Winery is a wine in Imereti, Georgia, located at #46 R. Robakidze Street, listed in the Georgian National Tourism Administration register and verified by GTour.
40 km from Kutaisi Airport · ~48 min by car125 km from Batumi · ~150 min by car
Makaridze Winery is a family-run wine producer located in Terjola, a town in the Imereti region of western Georgia, at #46 R. Robakidze Street. The register notes that the Makaridze family has a long history of viticulture in the area, reflecting the broader winemaking traditions of Imereti, a region known for indigenous grape varieties such as Tsitska, Tsolikouri and Krakhuna.
Terjola sits within easy reach of Kutaisi, Imereti’s regional capital, which offers transport links, accommodation and attractions such as Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery. The wider area is also known for natural sites including the Okatse and Martvili canyons and Prometheus Cave, making the winery a convenient stop for visitors exploring the region by car.
This listing suits travelers interested in Georgia’s wine culture and rural Imereti, particularly those combining a winery visit with nearby natural and historical sites in the Kutaisi area.
Verified by GTour: listed in the Georgian National Tourism Administration register; details checked 17 October 2026. Tell us if something has changed.
Wine — Imereti, Georgia
Makaridze family has a long history of viticulture in Terjola, Imereti region. Grapes have always been cultivated, but mostly to sell as cuttings and wine was only made for home consumption.
At the age of 23, Gogita realized his dream is to continue the tradition of winegrowing. Consequently, quit his job at the financial department of the local town hall and invested everything he had to plant the vines of Otskhanuri Sapere. He renovated and enlarged family wine cellar adding more qvevris. The philosophy behind the viticulture and winemaking in Makaridze Winery is in utilizing minimal interve
Contact & Location
Address#46 R. Robakidze Street
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Where is Makaridze Winery?
Makaridze Winery is a wine in Imereti, Georgia — #46 R. Robakidze Street. The nearest place GTour has written up in detail is Zestaponi, about 13 km away by road.
How do I get to Makaridze Winery from Tbilisi?
It is roughly 209 km by road from central Tbilisi, and the closest major city is Kutaisi (about 32 km). 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 Makaridze Winery?
Other register-verified places nearby: Rdzlebi (gastronomy, ~1 km), Kote Kavtaradze Wine Cellar (wine, ~1 km), Goderdzi Panchulidze Winery (wine, ~5 km).