RTVELI: WINE ESTHETICS

Rtveli is a traditional Georgian grape harvest festival accompanied by feasts, songs, and dances. It lasts for several days—until the entire harvest is complete.

We invite you to take part in this festival: spend a day in real vineyards, pick grapes, and participate in the wine-making process.

Let's dive into the world of winemaking and go through all the stages of the amazing process of creating this drink. Here you will learn some of the secrets of Georgian winemaking.

We will hold the rtveli at one of the most aesthetically pleasing wineries in Kakheti (and perhaps the world) — Nekresi Estate. Every corner of this place is impressive: from the well-tended vineyards against the backdrop of the Caucasus Mountains to the stylish tasting rooms and spacious terraces.

For a good start to the rtveli, we will first enjoy a welcome glass of cold sparkling wine and light snacks.

For a comfortable harvest, we have provided straw hats, aprons, and SPF sunscreen.

Arm yourself with pruning shears and go pick the juiciest and ripest grapes into woven baskets.

We will gather with our catch at the satsnakheli (traditional wine press) and press the grapes with our feet to music and dancing with a view of the Alazani Valley.

After the harvest, if you wish, you can take part in a master class on making khinkali. You will learn the secrets of the perfect dough, filling, proper “twisting” and cooking.  The finished juicy khinkali will then be served at the table!

While some are preparing khinkali, those who are not participating in the master class can enjoy a walk through the vineyards, have a photo session overlooking the Alazani Valley, or simply relax in the shade of the trees, enjoying the silence and beauty.

A busy day full of impressions will end with a delicious traditional Georgian lunch. Everything will be delicious, aromatic, and fresh. The table set right in the middle of the vineyards with a magnificent view of the mountains and wine accompaniment will add a special aesthetic to the lunch!

Welcome menu:

• Fresh bread, cheese, and chilled sparkling rosé wine Pet-Nat Rosé

Lunch menu

• Rkatsiteli white wine aged in qvevri

• Dry red wine 

• Fresh bread 

• Traditional khachapuri 

• Tomato lobio with aromatic spices and cilantro

• Shashlik 

• Homemade potatoes 

• Salad of fresh cucumbers and tomatoes with greens 

• Water 

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• Transfer

• Accompaniment and care of the organizers

• Rental of branded merchandise (hats, aprons, baskets)

• Welcome glass of sparkling wine and snacks

• Grape picking and pressing

• Khinkali master class

• Lunch among the vineyards with a magnificent view of the mountains and wine pairing

• Prizes and gifts

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Sabrage master class

• Alcohol not on the menu

• Photo session with a professional photographer (for groups of 5 or more)