Organic Wine Full Day Private Tour With Tastings and Lunch

Kakheti turns wine into a day-long story. This organic wine private tour mixes cellar tastings with real Georgian food, then throws in Alazani Valley views from Sighnaghi so the day feels bigger than a quick sampling. I like that you get face-to-face time with wine makers, not just a walk past barrels. You also start with a palate-friendly breakfast-style stop, shoti bread and cheese, before you pour anything at all.

One consideration is the pace plus Georgia’s drinking culture. Plan for a wine-forward day, and smart-casual clothes will keep you comfortable from bakery to winery lunch.

Key highlights worth planning for

• Organic cellar time at Vellino with Beqa Jimsheladze guiding your tasting in his winery setting
• Palate opener in a Georgian bakery with shoti bread and multiple cheese varieties
• Okro wines in Sighnaghi with big views over the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus Mountains
• BBQ lunch at Mosmieri Winery with a scenic wine-restaurant setting (note: not organic wine there)
• Pickup from Tbilisi and a private English-speaking guide, so the route feels tailored to you
• A social-minded touch, with 5 percent of profits supporting homeless people in Georgia

Kakheti’s organic wine circuit, built for a real tasting day

If you only do one day trip around Tbilisi, Kakheti is the move. This tour is set up around the regions people actually visit for wine, while keeping the experience human. You are not just buying a ticket and watching someone else talk for an hour. You ride together, taste together, and talk directly with the people making the wine.

The organic angle matters too. Organic wines can taste different because the winemaking choices often affect acidity, fruit character, and overall balance. The point of a full day is that you can notice those differences as your palate wakes up, then matures through the tastings.

You also get a classic “Georgian food first” approach. That bakery stop with shoti bread and cheese is not a random add-on. It helps you get comfortable before wine, so you are tasting for flavor, not just reacting to alcohol.

9:30 pickup in Tbilisi to the shoti bread tasting stop

The day starts in Tbilisi with pickup at 9:30AM. After a complimentary greeting, you head toward Kakheti by private car. The advantage of starting this early is simple: you arrive while your taste buds are fresh, and you avoid the late-day rush feeling that can happen on longer itineraries.

Before wine, you stop at a Georgian bakery for shoti and cheese. Shoti is a traditional bread you can smell before you see it. Pair it with cheese, and suddenly your palate is ready for both salt and fat, which helps you better detect tannins and acidity later in the day.

Practical tip: if you are sensitive to timing, eat your bread. This tour is wine-forward, and the day is long enough that small hunger gaps can feel bigger once tastings start.

Vellino Winery and meeting Beqa Jimsheladze up close

One of the strongest parts of this tour is the Vellino stop about an hour after you leave the city. You get a tasting there at an organic winery, and the winemaker you meet is Beqa Jimsheladze. That name matters because the tasting is led by someone actively involved, and you are in a cellar setting rather than just sampling from a counter.

In practical terms, face-to-face tastings change how you listen. When you can ask questions and hear answers in real time, you learn faster. You also tend to taste more carefully, because you are not just collecting pours, you are trying to match what you hear with what you smell and taste.

What to watch for at this stage:

• How the wine smells when the glass warms slightly
• Whether the wine feels lighter or more structured than you expected
• How the bread and cheese pairing changes what you notice

Potential drawback: because this is early in the day, you may be tempted to taste quickly. Slow down. Give each wine a moment. Organic wine often shows subtleties that are easy to miss if you rush.

Sighnaghi and Okro wines, with Alazani Valley views

After Vellino, you continue to your next organic winery: Okro wines, located in Sighnaghi. This is one of those parts of Kakheti where the scenery is not just background. The winery setting offers a stunning view over the Alazani Valley, and you can look toward the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range.

That matters because wine and view work together for memory. Even if you are not the type who writes tasting notes, you will remember the way the air feels, the way the valley looks, and how the wine tasted in that context. The view makes the tasting feel like an event, not a stop.

Sighnaghi also has a special identity, often described as the city of love. Even if you skip the romantic label, you still get the practical reward: a picturesque place that slows you down. When you have two full hours here on the day (lunch and tastings are later at a different stop), the timing supports conversation. You are not just sprinting from one glass to another.

Practical tip: if you are bringing photos, consider stepping outside during the tasting break, even for two minutes. That short reset can make the next pour feel clearer.

Mosmieri Winery lunch, BBQ in the Alazani Valley, and the organic catch

Lunch happens at Mosmieri winery, in the Alazani Valley area. You get a BBQ gourmet lunch in the winery restaurant with a view. This is one of those setups where the food is not a filler. It is the centerpiece reset that keeps the day enjoyable.

Important note: Mosmieri Winery does not provide organic wine. You will still have extremely high quality Georgian and European styled wines available for the tasting portion of the day, but it is not the organic focus you get at Vellino and Okro.

This is actually useful for you if you want perspective. Taste organic at two stops, then taste quality wines that are not labeled organic. You can compare how winemaking choices might affect fruit expression, texture, and finish. It turns the day into a mini lesson, not just consumption.

Food tip: BBQ plus wine can get heavy fast. Drink water between pours. The tour includes bottled water, which is great. Use it. Your future self will thank you.

How a 10-hour private day stays comfortable

This tour is 10 hours long, and it is designed as a private experience. That matters because private often means you are not trapped waiting on a big group. You can typically move with smoother timing between the bakery, Vellino, Sighnaghi, and the Mosmieri lunch setting.

You also have an English live tour guide throughout, plus private transportation. That reduces stress. You are not negotiating directions, and you are not trying to figure out what you are looking at inside each winery.

Dress code is smart casual. So you do not need to pack formal wear. Comfortable shoes are still a smart idea, especially if you want to step out for the valley views.

And yes, Georgians drink a lot. That is not a warning to avoid the tour. It is a clue to pace yourself. If you drink, do it deliberately. Take breaks between tastings. If you prefer lighter sipping, you can still enjoy the food, scenery, and conversation without trying to match anyone else’s pace.

Value check: $200 per person for tastings, lunch, and the private factor

At $200 per person, the best way to judge value is to look at what you get, not just the number. You are paying for a full day route, private transport, an English-speaking guide, and multiple tasting moments across different stops.

You are also paying for something harder to buy on your own: wine-maker access and structured tastings at organic wineries. Two organic stops are the core of the day, plus you add a tasting and lunch at Mosmieri. Then there is the bakery tasting experience with shoti bread and cheese, which makes the day more varied and helps you taste better.

Add in lunch at a winery restaurant with BBQ and a view, and the day feels complete. Without the private guide, you would likely spend time arranging transportation and figuring out where to go next. With a private setup, you get a planned flow so you can focus on tastes and questions.

There is also a social upside. Five percent of the profits from each tour go toward supporting homeless people in Georgia. If that matters to you, it is a nice extra layer of meaning.

Should you book this organic wine private tour?

I would book this if you want a hands-on organic tasting day with real Georgian food, and you care about asking questions instead of just checking boxes. It is especially a good fit if you enjoy scenery with your wine, because the Sighnaghi view over the Alazani Valley is built into the experience, not tacked on after.

You might skip or reconsider if:

• You prefer a short wine experience with fewer tastings.
• You are not comfortable with a wine-forward schedule, since the day runs long.
• You want only organic wines for the entire day, since Mosmieri is not organic in the wine you taste there.

If that sounds like you, and you are ready for a full, guided day in Kakheti, this tour is a strong pick.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The duration is 10 hours.

What time does pickup happen in Tbilisi?

Pickup starts at 9:30AM.

What is included in the lunch?

Lunch includes a BBQ gourmet meal at Mosmieri Winery.

Which kinds of tastings are included?

The tour includes wine tastings, plus a Georgian bakery tasting with fresh Georgian bread (shoti) and different cheese varieties.

Are there organic wine stops on the day?

Yes. You visit organic wineries including Vellino and Okro wines. Mosmieri Winery does not provide organic wine, but it offers high quality Georgian and European styled wines.

Does the tour include a guide and transportation?

Yes. It includes a private guide, live English tour guidance, and private transportation.

What is the dress code?

Dress code is smart casual.

Is there free cancellation?

Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Is pickup from your accommodation included?

Yes. Guests are picked up from their place of residency in Tbilisi, such as a hotel, Airbnb, or hostel.