Kakheti Region


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Kakheti - an affluent, rich and hospitable region, referred to as a "barn and a cellar of

Georgia"

is distinguished by its diverse natural landscapes and gentle people.

Kakheti is one of the most magnificent regions of Georgia. It is divided in two by the Civ-Gombori Mountains shaping Iori Valley on the west and the Alazani Valley on the east. Snowy Mountains, beautiful plains and fields of corn and vineyards are laid side by side with the ravishing National Parks of Lagodekhi, Vashlovani, Bacara-Babaneuri and Tusheti.

Kakheti is associated with the hectares of cultivated vineyards looked after and cared by the diligent and hard-working Kakhetians.

The Vine is everything to a Kakhetian - it is the purpose of his life, it is his pride, his hope and his main source of income. The man with a good vineyard is always wealthy and welcomes a guest with an open heart. Hospitability is typical of Kakhetians.

The world famous are the wines produced in the wineries of Kakheti Region. Wines such as "Tsinandali", "Mukuzani", "Napareuli", "Kindzmarauli","Manavi", "Alazani Valley", "Saperavi", "Tibaani" are of international popularity and recognition.

Kakheti is the region of ancient culture. Te Stone Age residences have been detected here. This region should have been heavily populated already by 6-5^th millennium BC.

Kakheti is the home of some of the ancient and unique historical monuments:

Nekresi Church Remnants (4^th century AD)
Davit Gareja Caved Monastery (6^th century AD)
The Old Shuamta Basilica (5-6^th century AD)
NinoTsminda Citadel (7^th century AD)
Alaverdi Cathedral (11^th century AD)
Bodbe Monastery (9-11^th century AD)
Gremi Archangel Monastery Complex (16^th century AD)

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