Learn about the ancient process of winemaking going back hundreds of years in Georgia’s primary wine region, sampling the area’s fine cuisine. Feel, taste, and smell the unique features of the place the vines were cultivated, steeped in local tradition. Enjoy stunning views of the Gombori mountain range before continuing the wine tasting at Shumi, one of the leading producers of high-quality Georgian wines. In ancient Georgia, the word “Shumi” meant genuine, undiluted wine. Learn about Kindzmarauli wine, which dates back to 1533 and is connected with the construction of the Kvareli fortress. This wine cellar produced wine and molasses (badagi) exclusively for the royal families for much of its history. Finally, see manmade Ilia lake, named in honor of famous Georgian writer Ilia Chavchavadze, is in the northern part of Kakheti, Alazani valley, where Saperavi grape yards are used in the production of Kindzmarauli wine. The resort offers a wide variety of leisure options.