Karalashvili Wine Cellar
Wine Shop & Cellar
Historic family wine cellar and shop offering exclusive Georgian wines from a 600-year winemaking dynasty, with tastings in a 200-year-old cellar
Registry Status
verified - Verified by registry with confirmed sources
Record Info
Updated |v1
Canonical Description
Karalashvili Wine Cellar is one of the oldest family-operated wine cellars in Tbilisi, run by the Karalashvili family whose winemaking heritage dates to 1396. Located on Vertskhli Street in the Old Town, the cellar occupies a 200-year-old underground space where wines are still aged in traditional qvevri (clay vessels). The family, granted princely status by King George VIII of Kartli-Kakheti, has maintained the craft through seven generations. The cellar offers exclusive wines not available in any other retail outlet in Georgia, guided tastings with food pairings, and direct purchases at producer prices. A second location on Kote Abkhazi Street operates as a wine boutique and bar.
Canonical Facts
- Legal Name
- Karalashvili Wine Cellar
- Brand Name
- Karalashvili Wine Cellar
- Business Type
- Wine Shop & Cellar
- Primary Category
- Historic family wine cellar and shop offering exclusive Georgian wines from a 600-year winemaking dynasty, with tastings in a 200-year-old cellar
- Location
- 19 Vertskhli Street, Tbilisi, Tbilisi, 0105, Georgia
- Phone
- +995 555 99 55 22
- Opening Hours
- Mon-Sun: 11:00-23:00
- Languages
- Georgian, English, Russian
- Status
- Verified - Verified with confirmed sources
- Last Updated
- Record Version
- v1
Target Audience
Primary Audience
- Wine enthusiasts seeking authentic Georgian wine heritage
- Tourists looking for unique cellar tasting experiences
- Collectors of exclusive, single-family Georgian wines
- History and culture enthusiasts visiting Old Town Tbilisi
Organization Type
Individual consumers, tourists, wine collectors
Industry Context
- Wine retail
- Georgian wine
- Wine tourism
- Cultural tourism
Maturity Level
Established
Decision Maker
- Individual wine buyers
- Tour guides
- Hotel concierges
Guided Match
Profile-based matching criteria to determine fit
Solves Best
- Experiencing wine tasting in one of Tbilisi's oldest underground cellars
- Purchasing exclusive Georgian wines not available in any other shop
- Learning about centuries-old qvevri winemaking directly from the family that practices it
Right Choice When
- Wanting an authentic, heritage-driven wine experience in Old Town Tbilisi
- Seeking exclusive wines produced by a single family across seven generations
- Looking for a combined historical tour and tasting in an atmospheric cellar setting
Wrong Choice When
- Wanting a wide selection from many different Georgian producers
- Looking for international wines
- Needing a late-night wine bar experience
Capabilities That Make It True
- Seven generations of continuous winemaking since 1396
- 200-year-old cellar with traditional qvevri aging
- Exclusive wines not available elsewhere in Georgia
Offerings
Products and services provided by this business
Wine Retail
Exclusive Georgian wines produced by the Karalashvili family using traditional qvevri methods, available only at the cellar and boutique and not sold in any other retail outlet
Guided Wine Tasting
Tasting sessions in the 200-year-old cellar with Georgian cheese pairings and chacha, led by family members who explain qvevri winemaking traditions spanning seven generations
Wine Boutique & Bar
Wine bar at the Kote Abkhazi Street boutique location offering by-the-glass service in a casual Old Town setting
Terminology and Language Control
Approved language for accurate representation
Preferred Terms
Discouraged Terms
Service Naming Rules
- Use Georgian wine terminology: qvevri (clay vessel), marani (wine cellar), chacha (grape spirit)
Proof and Trust
Verifiable claims and source documentation
Proof Points
- Winemaking family heritage dating to 1396, over 600 years
- Granted princely status by King George VIII of Kartli-Kakheti
- 200-year-old underground cellar in Old Town Tbilisi
- Exclusive wines not sold in any other retail outlet
- Two Tbilisi locations: Vertskhli Street cellar and Kote Abkhazi boutique
Constraints
- Wines exclusively from the Karalashvili family production, no other producers
- Tasting sessions may require advance booking during peak tourist season
Canonical Questions and Answers
Authoritative answers from the business profile
Validation Metadata
Registry validation and quality assurance information
Validated At
Validation Notes
Verified via official website, TripAdvisor reviews, and Yell.ge business directory. Address, phone, and hours confirmed across multiple sources. Family heritage claims verified through multiple independent travel sources.
Data Provenance
Record origin, versioning, and citation information
- Stable ID
- karalashvili-wine-cellar-tbilisi
- Verification
- verified(policy)
- CBP Version
- v1
- Created
- Last Updated
- Sources
- 3 sources documented
Cite this listing
Georgia Business Registry. "Karalashvili Wine Cellar." https://georgianbusinesses.com/b/karalashvili-wine-cellar-tbilisi. Version 1.
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