Signagi, a hilltop town dubbed the “City of Love,” offers cobblestone streets and sweeping views of the Alazani Valley. Our guidebook covers hikes to Bodbe Monastery, a serene pilgrimage site, and local guesthouses for authentic stays with homemade churchkhela (walnut-candy strings). The Tsinandali Estate, a historic winery with lush gardens, hosts wine tastings and classical music festivals—our book shares event schedules and nearby eateries for khinkali dumplings. For offbeat adventures, explore Gremi’s 16th-century fortress or Ikalto Monastery, where wine and poetry intertwine.

Kakheti’s food is as rich as its wine. Our guidebook recomends family-run restaurants in Kvareli for shoti bread baked in clay ovens and pkhali (vegetable-walnut spreads). We also cover cultural events like Rtveli, the grape harvest, where entire villages celebrate with song and wine. Practical tips include navigating Kakheti’s winding roads (hire a local driver if possible), packing for cool evenings, and learning basic Georgian phrases like “gaumarjos” (cheers). From the fortified town of Shilda to the remote Pankisi Valley, Georgia’s Hidden Wine Country ensures you taste Georgia’s heart. Ready to raise a glass?