PONGINO WINE — Wine in Kakheti, Georgia

Pongino Wine is a small winery situated in the village of Khashmi, in the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia. Kakheti is the country’s principal wine-producing area, known for its ancient winemaking traditions, vineyards stretching across the Alazani Valley, and qvevri-based production methods that have been recognised as part of Georgia’s cultural heritage.

Khashmi lies within the rural landscape typical of Kakheti, where small family-run wineries sit alongside larger estates. Visitors travelling through the region can combine a stop here with visits to nearby towns such as Telavi, Sighnaghi, or Gurjaani, as well as historic monasteries and churches that dot the area. The region is reachable from Tbilisi by road, making it a common day-trip or weekend destination for those exploring Georgian wine culture.

This winery suits travellers interested in smaller, locally rooted producers rather than large commercial estates, and those keen to experience the rural character of Kakheti’s wine villages alongside its broader cultural and culinary offerings.

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