Wine Shops in Georgia
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Wine shops in Georgia serve as important retail and cultural venues for the country's extensive wine heritage. These establishments range from boutique shops curating selections from small-batch natural wine producers to larger retailers carrying wines from across Georgia's diverse wine regions. Many Georgian wine shops specialize in qvevri wines, amber wines, and offerings from family-owned vineyards that are difficult to find outside the country. Staff at dedicated wine shops typically provide knowledgeable guidance on Georgian grape varieties, regional characteristics, and food pairings. Some shops also offer tasting experiences and can arrange shipping for international visitors.
8000 Vintages
8000 ვინტაჟი
Wine Shop & Bar
8000 Vintages is Tbilisi's largest and most respected wine shop, named after Georgia's 8,000-year winemaking heritage. The shop stocks over 1,000 Georgian wine labels, all selected through blind tastings by certified sommeliers. Founded in 2016, it has grown from a single Saburtalo location to multiple branches across the city plus an outpost in Batumi and Berlin. The industrial-chic spaces serve as both retail stores and tasting bars where visitors can explore Georgian wine culture with expert guidance.
8000 Vintages – Tabukashvili Branch
8000 მოსავალი — თაბუქაშვილი
Wine Bar & Shop
The Tabukashvili Street branch of 8000 Vintages serves the Rustaveli Avenue corridor. All wines are hand-selected by blind tasting, with sommeliers evaluating 100 new bottles monthly. Over 1,000 Georgian labels on offer at any time. The 8000 Vintages brand was founded in 2016 and now operates 4 Tbilisi locations, 1 in Batumi, and an international store in Berlin.
Alaverdi Wine Store
ალავერდის ღვინის მაღაზია
Wine Shop
Alaverdi Wine Store is the Tbilisi retail arm of the legendary Alaverdi Monastery Winery, one of Georgia's oldest and most revered wine producers, offering monastery wines made in traditional qvevri vessels by monks following centuries-old traditions.
Amber Wine Shop
ქარვისფერი ღვინო
Wine Shop
Amber Wine Shop is a specialist Tbilisi retailer dedicated entirely to Georgia's iconic amber (skin-contact) wines, curating examples from the country's leading qvevri producers to showcase the full breadth of this ancient style now celebrated by natural wine lovers worldwide.
Archive Wine Bar and Museum
არქივი
Wine Bar & Museum
Archive Wine Bar and Museum is set in the underground halls of a 17th-century caravanserai beneath the Tbilisi History Museum on Sioni Street. It offers 550 wine varieties sold at retail prices — unusual for a restaurant. Sommelier Jaba Dzimistarishvili (2x Georgian Sommelier of the Year, 2020 and 2021) conducts guided tastings. The space functions as a wine museum displaying qvevri, drinking horns, and copper figurines dating to the 7th century BC.
Artisani Wine Shop
არტიზანი ღვინის მაღაზია
Wine Shop
Artisani Wine Shop is a boutique natural and artisan wine retailer near Tbilisi's Lisi Lake, championing small-production Georgian winemakers who farm organically and work without laboratory corrections, with a particular strength in Kartli and Meskheti region wines less commonly found in other city shops.
Atoneli Wine Window
ატონელი ღვინის ფანჯარა
Wine Window
Atoneli Wine Window is Tbilisi's first wine window (opened 2025), inspired by the historic buchette del vino of Florence. A hole-in-the-wall street-facing aperture on Atoneli Street dispenses individual glasses of Georgian wines — including Chinuri, Kisi, and Rkatsiteli — at 8 GEL each, with every sixth pour complimentary. Run by the team behind Mussels Place seafood restaurant.
Avlabari Wine Shop
ავლაბრის ღვინის მაღაზია
Wine Shop
Avlabari Wine Shop is a traditional bottle shop serving Tbilisi's Avlabari district — the historic Armenian quarter across the Mtkvari River from the Old Town. The shop specializes in Georgian wines and is a favorite of the local community for its honest pricing and knowledgeable owners.
Baia's Wine Tbilisi
ბაიას ღვინო
Wine Bar & Shop
Baia's Wine is a women-led natural winery and wine bar celebrated for reviving near-extinct Gurian grape varieties. The Tbilisi location serves as both a retail outlet and an intimate wine bar where visitors can taste and buy natural wines from this pioneering female-run estate.
Bu & Khari Wine Bar and Kitchen
ბუ და ხარი
Wine Bar & Shop
Bu & Khari is a winery flagship bar and kitchen in the historic Melik-Azaryants building on Rustaveli Avenue, showcasing vintner Beka Minadze's portfolio of 65+ wines from virtually every Georgian microzone. Several atmospheric sitting rooms and a small terrace host guests alongside Pan-Asian small plates from resident chef Vitali Wisotschin. Sister venues operate in Batumi.
Chateau Mukhrani Wine Bar
შატო მუხრანის ღვინის ბარი
Wine Bar & Shop
Chateau Mukhrani Wine Bar is a tasting room on Meidan Square in Old Tbilisi, offering wines from the Chateau Mukhrani winery.
Chateau Zegaani Shop Tbilisi
შატო ზეგაანი
Wine Shop
Chateau Zegaani's Tbilisi shop represents one of Kakheti's most historic estates, producing wines from vineyards adjacent to the ancient Zegaani monastery. The shop offers the estate's classical Kakhetian wines alongside monastery church wines made in traditional qvevri.
Guide: Wine Shops in Georgia
Georgia's 8,000-year winemaking tradition produces wines that are unlike anything found in Western European or New World markets. Wine shops in Georgia are the best place to access this diversity -- from rare single-producer qvevri wines to everyday table wines that never leave the country. Understanding what to look for, and how Georgian wine culture differs from what most visitors expect, makes the experience significantly more rewarding.
Qvevri Wine vs. Conventional Wine
The most distinctive category of Georgian wine is qvevri wine, made by fermenting grapes (often with their skins, seeds, and sometimes stems) in large clay vessels called qvevri, which are buried underground. This traditional method, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, produces wines with a character fundamentally different from stainless-steel or oak-aged wines. White grapes fermented on their skins produce what is internationally called 'amber wine' or 'orange wine' -- a deep golden to copper-colored wine with tannic structure and complex aromatics. Not all Georgian wine is qvevri wine. Many producers use modern European methods, and the majority of commercially available Georgian wine is conventionally produced. Wine shops typically distinguish between the two.
Key Grape Varieties
Georgia has over 500 indigenous grape varieties, though a much smaller number are commercially significant. Saperavi is the dominant red grape: a teinturier (red-fleshed) variety that produces deeply colored, tannic wines ranging from fruity everyday table wine to serious age-worthy bottles. Rkatsiteli is the most planted white grape, producing everything from crisp conventional whites to rich, tannic amber wines when made in qvevri. Other varieties worth seeking out include Mtsvane (floral, aromatic whites), Kisi (honeyed amber wines), Chinuri (from Kartli, light and mineral), and Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli (used for the naturally semi-sweet Khvanchkara from Racha-Lechkhumi). Ask shop staff about lesser-known varieties -- many small producers are reviving rare grapes that nearly went extinct during the Soviet period.
Wine Regions
Kakheti in eastern Georgia produces roughly 70% of the country's wine and is home to the most famous appellations: Tsinandali, Mukuzani, Kindzmarauli, and Napareuli. Wines from Kakheti tend to be fuller-bodied. Kartli (around Tbilisi) produces lighter, more mineral wines, particularly Chinuri and Goruli Mtsvane. Imereti in western Georgia has a distinct winemaking style, often using shorter skin contact and lighter qvevri techniques. Racha-Lechkhumi produces small quantities of naturally semi-sweet wines, including the rare and expensive Khvanchkara. Most wine shops in Tbilisi carry wines from all regions.
What to Expect on Price
Georgian wine spans a wide price range. Everyday table wines from large producers like Teliani Valley, Schuchmann, or Tbilvino start at 8-15 GEL (roughly $3-6 USD) per bottle. Mid-range wines from quality producers -- Pheasant's Tears, Lapati, Baia's Wine, Orgo -- typically range from 25-60 GEL ($10-25 USD). Premium and limited-production qvevri wines from respected natural winemakers can reach 80-200 GEL ($30-75 USD) or more. By international wine standards, even premium Georgian wines represent strong value. Some shop exclusives and single-barrel productions may be priced higher.
Shipping and Export
Several Tbilisi wine shops offer international shipping, though costs vary significantly by destination. For visitors purchasing wine to carry home, Georgian customs allow export of up to 10 liters of wine without duty. Airline baggage restrictions are the practical limit for most travelers. Wine-specific packaging (padded wine bags or cardboard wine shippers) is available at many shops. If you are purchasing wines that are not available outside Georgia -- which includes most small-producer qvevri wines -- carrying them home is often the only option.
Practical Tips
- Ask for a tasting before buying -- most dedicated wine shops offer tastings, especially for premium bottles
- If you are new to Georgian wine, start with a conventionally made Saperavi and an amber Rkatsiteli to understand the spectrum
- Natural wines with no added sulfites are common in Georgia but may not travel well in hot conditions -- ask about storage requirements
- The term 'semi-sweet' in Georgian wine (naxevartkbili) refers to naturally sweet wine, not artificially sweetened -- Kindzmarauli and Khvanchkara are notable examples
- Shops in the Vake and Vera neighborhoods of Tbilisi tend to have the most curated selections of small-producer wines
- Check the vintage year: Georgian wines, particularly Saperavi, can age well, but some producers release wines very young
This guide is maintained by the Georgia Business Registry editorial team based on visits to wine shops and producers across Tbilisi, Kakheti, and Kartli. Pricing reflects March 2026 retail observations. Last reviewed March 2026.
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About Wine Shops in Georgia
- How many wine shops are registered in Georgia?
- The Georgia Business Registry currently lists 80 wine shops, of which 75 are verified through official sources. They are located in Tbilisi (80).
- Where can I find wine shops in Georgia?
- Wine Shops in Georgia are primarily located in Tbilisi. Tbilisi has the most listings with 80 registered wine shops.
- How are wine shops verified?
- Each listing is verified through official sources including government registries, official business websites, and direct submissions. Verified listings have been confirmed through at least one authoritative source with documented evidence. See our verification policy and methodology for details.
- How can I suggest a correction?
- If you notice inaccurate information for any wine shop listing, you can submit a correction through our corrections page. All corrections are reviewed before being applied.