Shalos Marani — Wine in Kvemo Kartli, Georgia

In short

Shalos Marani is a small winery in the Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia, at Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani 82. Kvemo Kartli lies south of Tbilisi and includes the Bolnisi area, one of the country’s recognised wine microzones, known for Rkatsiteli and Chardonnay plantings and for a wine tradition that combines the Georgian qvevri method with techniques introduced by German settlers in the nineteenth century. Beyond the name, type and address, the winery’s own public materials currently available to us are very limited, so this profile focuses on what can be verified and on safe general context about the area. Travellers planning a visit should confirm opening details, tastings and current wine lists directly with Shalos Marani before setting out.

The estate and its history

No detailed founding story, dates or names of founders for Shalos Marani have been published in the material we could access. We are therefore not in a position to offer a dated timeline, as none of the facts needed to build one reliably have been stated by the winery itself. What can be said with confidence is regional: Kvemo Kartli, and the Bolnisi district in particular, has a long history of viticulture. The area was settled by German colonists from the early nineteenth century, who brought European winemaking methods and grape varieties, including Chardonnay, which still grows alongside indigenous Georgian grapes such as Rkatsiteli in local vineyards today. Many smaller, family-run wineries in this part of Georgia have emerged or re-emerged since the 1990s and 2000s, as private winemaking was deregulated and a wave of boutique producers started bottling wine commercially rather than only for home consumption. Whether Shalos Marani fits this pattern is plausible but unconfirmed, and we avoid presenting it as fact until the winery publishes its own account.

• Specific founding date: not stated in available sources
• Founders or family history: not stated in available sources
• Any milestones (first vintage, expansions, awards): not stated in available sources

Vineyards, grapes and method

No figures for vineyard size, annual volume, specific plots or appellation status have been published by Shalos Marani in the sources reviewed. We can note, as general regional background and not as a claim made by the winery, that Kvemo Kartli vineyards typically grow Rkatsiteli, the most widely planted white grape in Georgia, alongside Chardonnay and, in smaller quantities, red varieties such as Saperavi. Winemaking in the wider Kartli region ranges from the traditional qvevri method, in which grapes ferment and age in large buried clay vessels, to the European method using steel tanks and oak barrels, with some producers using both depending on the wine. Until Shalos Marani confirms which method or methods it uses, which grape varieties it grows or sources, and what area it farms, these details should be treated as open questions for visitors to ask on site rather than settled facts.

The wines

We have not been able to find a published list of named wines, styles or prices from Shalos Marani. Rather than invent labels or tasting notes, we recommend that visitors ask the winery directly, by phone or in person, for its current range. Typical offerings from boutique wineries in this part of Kvemo Kartli include a dry white from Rkatsiteli or Chardonnay, sometimes made in qvevri in an amber or “orange wine” style, and a dry red from Saperavi, but this is general regional context and not a confirmed description of what Shalos Marani produces or sells.

• Named wines, grape composition, style and prices: not stated in available sources — ask the winery for its current list

Visiting

No information on opening hours, tasting formats, cellar tour content, advance booking requirements or tasting prices has been published for Shalos Marani in the material available to us. Given the size typical of family wineries in this area, visits are likely to require advance arrangement rather than casual drop-in, but this should be confirmed directly with the winery before planning a trip. Travellers interested in visiting are advised to contact Shalos Marani ahead of time to check whether tastings are offered, whether a cellar or vineyard tour is included, what the format and cost might be, and whether English-language guidance is available.

Food and stays

No details of an on-site restaurant, guesthouse, accommodation or event hosting have been stated by Shalos Marani in the sources reviewed. Visitors wanting a meal or a place to stay nearby should plan to combine a visit with options in the nearest town or in Tbilisi, and should check with the winery whether any food pairing or hospitality is offered alongside tastings.

Awards

No awards, medals or competition results have been stated by Shalos Marani in the material available to us, so none are listed here.

Location and getting there

The winery’s stated address is Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani 82, in the Kvemo Kartli region. Kvemo Kartli sits immediately south of Tbilisi and includes towns such as Rustavi, Marneuli and Bolnisi, with driving times from central Tbilisi to this part of the region generally running from under an hour to around ninety minutes depending on the exact location within the region and on traffic. Because the winery has not published further directions, exact distance from Tbilisi, or guidance on the nearest town, visitors should confirm the precise route and travel time with Shalos Marani directly, or use mapping software with the address above. A visit here could reasonably be combined with other stops in Kvemo Kartli, such as the Bolnisi wine district or sites connected to the region’s German settler heritage, though specific itineraries should be built around confirmed opening times.

Good to know

• The winery’s address is Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani 82, Kvemo Kartli
• Kvemo Kartli is a wine-growing region south of Tbilisi, historically linked to Rkatsiteli and Chardonnay production
• No founding date, founder names or historical timeline for Shalos Marani have been published in the sources we reviewed
• No list of named wines, grape varieties, volumes or prices has been published
• No details on tasting formats, tour content, hours or booking procedure have been published
• No information on an on-site restaurant or guesthouse has been published
• No awards or competition results have been stated by the winery
• Travellers should contact the winery directly before visiting to confirm all practical details

Questions travellers ask

Is Shalos Marani open for tastings without an appointment?

This has not been stated publicly. Given the typical scale of family wineries in Kvemo Kartli, it is safer to assume advance contact is needed and to check directly with the winery before arriving.

What grape varieties does Shalos Marani grow?

The winery has not published this information. Wineries in the wider Kvemo Kartli and Bolnisi area commonly grow Rkatsiteli and Chardonnay, with some also producing Saperavi, but this is general regional context rather than a confirmed fact about Shalos Marani specifically.

Does Shalos Marani use the qvevri method?

No method has been stated by the winery. Both qvevri and European winemaking methods are used by producers in this part of Georgia, so this is a good question to put directly to Shalos Marani when planning a visit.

How far is Shalos Marani from Tbilisi?

An exact distance and driving time have not been published. Kvemo Kartli generally lies within roughly an hour to ninety minutes of central Tbilisi by car, but travellers should verify the specific route to Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani 82 using mapping software or by asking the winery directly.

Can a visit to Shalos Marani be combined with a meal or an overnight stay?

No on-site restaurant or accommodation has been stated by the winery. Visitors wanting food or lodging should plan to use options in a nearby town or in Tbilisi, and confirm with Shalos Marani whether any hospitality is offered alongside a tasting.

Sources

• Shalos Marani — official website (facebook.com)
• Shalos Marani: ინფორმაცია

Profiled in depth by the GTour desk on 28 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.