Marani enkeni — Wine in Imereti, Georgia

Marani Enkeni is a wine cellar located in the village of Akhalterjola, in the Imereti region of western Georgia. Imereti is one of the country’s historic winemaking areas, known for its own distinct approach to qvevri wine production, somewhat lighter and less tannic than the styles typical of Kakheti, and for indigenous grape varieties cultivated across its gently rolling countryside.

The surrounding area sits within easy reach of Kutaisi, Georgia’s third-largest city and a common base for travelers exploring Imereti, with its airport, historic churches and access routes toward Racha, Svaneti and the Black Sea coast. Village life in this part of Imereti remains closely tied to agriculture and small-scale winemaking, offering visitors a quieter, rural counterpart to Georgia’s better-known wine routes.

Marani Enkeni suits travelers interested in exploring Georgia’s regional wine diversity away from the more heavily visited Kakheti cellars, as well as those passing through Imereti on a wider circuit through western Georgia. It is best approached as part of a self-guided or organized trip through the region rather than a standalone destination.

Verified by GTour: listed in the Georgian National Tourism Administration register; details checked 17 October 2026. Tell us if something has changed.