
Georgia's quietest region: pine forests, alpine lakes and the semi-sweet red the Soviets made famous.
| Day 1 | Tbilisi (or Kutaisi) → Nikortsminda → Ambrolauri; winery tasting and lunch; Shaori lake. Overnight Ambrolauri area. |
| Day 2 | Oni and the synagogue; Shovi valley walk; a second cellar; return to Kutaisi/Tbilisi by evening. |
Is Khvanchkara really sweet?
Naturally semi-sweet from late-harvest grapes — nothing added. The dry Alexandrouli from the same villages is worth tasting too.