1. GEORGIAN FEASTS TAMADA

2. Wine Tourism / 1716 / Wine Tourism Almuri white Almuri black Akhalaki dark red Batomura black Garden grape white Brola white Burdzghala black Butko black Gorgouli white Saperavi of Vaio Tetra white Turvandi White Kaikatsishviliseuli white Kviristava white Kibura rose Kirtsitela black Klarjuli white Kordzala red Livanura white Livanura black Magara black Mekrenchkhi black Mortskhula black Green Acharuli white Mtsvanuri white Orjokhuli white Povnili dark red Saliklevi black Saperavi Acharuli black Satsuri black Skhalturi white Tagidzura black Forest vine black Forest grape black Korkaula black Shavshura white Shishveli black Chitistvala Acharuli Tsvite white Tskhenisdzudzua Acharuli black Tsvite white Chechibera Chipakuri black Chodi black Kharistvala Acharuli black Javakheturi Jineshi black - - VINE SPECIES IN AJARA , . 43 . 452 , - 20 . . . - , , , . , - . - 43 . 452 . - , 20 - . . - , - , . Keda district, situated in Acharistskali Gorge and 43 kilometers from Batumi, is considered to be the historical center of winemaking in ajara. The district is distinguished by beautiful nature and many historical places. The wines Kedistsolikauri and Chkhaveri produced in Keda district are very popular among Georgian as well as foreign consumers. WINE-MAKING IN KEDA A . . . , . , , , . , . , , . 7-9 , 20-25%, 7,5-9,5 . , . . , - . , , , . . . , , . 7-9 , - 20-25%, 7,5-9,5 . TSOLIKAURI A white-grape species, widely presented in Keda district is a late ripening variety. It develops average-sized conical or wide-conical clusters of grapes. It is characterized by abundant harvest, high quality of wine, resistance against fungous disease, and easily adaptability to the environment. The local and European types of wine and naturally semi-sweet wines are made from it. Tsolikauri, as the oldest Georgian species, has different variations and clones. Its average productivity per-hectare amounts to 7-9 tons, average sugar accumulation capacity is 2025%, and the acid level is up to 7,59,5 promil. 3. KEDA DISTRICT HISTORICAL CENTER WINEMAKING 4. Wine Tourism / 2322 / Wine Tourism NURI SIRABIDZE'S WINE HOUSE - MARANI Wine name: Tsolikauri Address: Keda Region, Vil. Gegelidzeebi (49 km. from Batumi) Name of the owner: Nuri Sirabidze Contact information: +995593519128; +995790513191; +995591988255 Available: Winepress Accommodation Wine tasting Georgian cuisine Wine sale Georgian folklore Transportation services - : : , . ( 49 ) , : : +995593519128; +995790513191; +995591988255 : : : , ( 45 ) : : +995593519128; +995790513191; +995591988255 : LADO SHAVISHVILI'S WINE HOUSE - MARANI - : , : , . ( 45 ) , : : +995 599 78 36 59 : MOSE BERIDZE'S WINE HOUSE- MARANI Wine name: Tsolikauri Address: Keda Region, Vil. Varjanisi (45 km. from Batumi) Name of the owner: Mose beridze Contact information: 599 15 70 11+995 Available: Winepress Wine tasting Wine sale : a : , ( 45 ) : : 599 15 70 11+995 : : : , . ( 45 ) , : : +995 599 15 70 11 : - Wine name: Chkhaveri, tsolikauri Address: Keda Region, Vil. Vaio (45 km. from Batumi) Name of the owner: Lado Shavishvili Contact information: 599 78 36 59+995 Available: Winepress Accommodation Wine tasting Georgian cuisine Wine sale Georgian folklore : , , : , ( 45 ) : : 599 78 36 59+995 : 5. SOFTER, AROMATIC, COLORED RIPE 6. Wine Tourism / 27 Danelia Old Wine House Address: Batumi, Z. Gamsakhurdia Str. #43 Contact information: tel. ( 422) 27 38 25+995 Working hours: 10:00-20:00 Eniseli-Bagrationi Winery Address: Batumi, Luka Asatiani Str. #20 Contact information: mob. 599 51 70 54+995 Web site: www.eniselibagrationi.ge Working hours: 11:00-22:00 Winery Khareba Address: Batumi, Gamsakhurdia Str. 14/30 Contact information: tel. ( 422) 27 00 27+995 Web site: www.winery-khareba.com Working hours: 11:00-22:00 Kindzmarauli Cellar Address: Batumi, M. Abashidze Str. #45 Contact information: mob. 599 92 09 96,+995 Web site: www.kmwine.ge Working hours: 10:00-22:00 Wine Cellar Address: Batumi, Chavchavadze Str. 95 Contact information: tel. ( 422) 22 10 16+995 Working hours: 10:00-22:00 FB-page: fb.com/qartuligvinissaxli : . , . . #43 : (+995422) 27 38 25 : 10:00-20:00 - : . , . #20 : +995599 51 70 54 . : www.eniselibagrationi.ge : 11:00-22:00 : . , . . #14/30 : (+995422) 27 00 27 . : www.winery-khareba.com : 11:00-20:00 : . , . . #45 : +995599 92 09 96 . : www.kmwine.ge : 10:00-22:00 : . , . . #95 : (+995422) 22 10 16 : 10:00-22:00 -: fb.com/qartuligvinissaxli WINE SHOPS IN BATUMI : . , . . 43 : ( 422) 27 38 25+995 : 10:00-20:00 - : . , . . 20 : 599 51 70 54+995 -: www.eniselibagrationi.ge : 11:00-22:00 : . , . . 14/30 : ( 422) 27 00 27+995 -: www.winery-khareba.com : 11:00-22:00 : . , . . 45 : 599 92 09 96+995 -: www.kmwine.ge : 10:00-22:00 : . , . . 95 : ( 422) 22 10 16+995 : 10:00-22:00 -: fb.com/qartuligvinissaxli 26 / Wine Tourism INFORMATION FOR TRAVELER 7. : , , . ( ), , . , ( ) . : www.railway.ge; www.batumiairport.com; www.batauto.ge; www.batumiport.com - (GEL). , . . ( ). 1 (EUR)= 2.25 ; 1 (USD)= 1.65 . (06/02/13) : http://www.nbg.gov.ge/ +995 + + . 0 + + : : - 422, - 423, - 424, - 425, - 426, - 427. : - 322, - 431, - 415, - 0493, - 341, - 370, - 442. Wine Tourism / 2928 / Wine Tourism 360 : , , , , , , , , , . 90 . , 6 . . . : www.mfa.gov.ge www.112.ge , : 118 09, 118 18. www.09.ge : +995 32 224 09 09. www.georgianpost.ge , 360 : , , , , , (), , , , .. () 90 . , 6 . . , . : www.mfa.gov.ge : , , , . (, ), . , . : www.railway.ge; www.batumiairport.com; www.batauto.ge; www.batumiport.com - (GEL), . - , . . ( ). 1EUR= 2.25 GEL; 1 USD= 1.65 GEL; 100 = 5.5 GEL(06/02/13) : http://www.nbg.gov.ge/ +995 + + . : 0 + + . : : - 422, - 423, - 424, - 425, - 426, - 427. : - 322, - 422, - 431, - 415, - 493, - 341, - 370, - 442. www.112.ge : - . 118 09, 118 18. . www.09.ge - . +995 32 224 09 09. . www.georgianpost.ge : ii 8. Wine Tourism / 3130 / Wine Tourism TRAVELDOCUMENTS The citizens of EU member countries, USA, Canada, Switzerland,Australia, UnitedArab Emirates, Japan, Kuwait, Republic of South Korea, Israel and other countries do not need a visa to enter and stay on the territory of Georgia for up to 360 days: As for Russia citizens they can enter and stay on the territory of Georgia for up to 90 days without a visa. In order to arrive in Georgia you will need a passport valid for 6 months. Citizens of other countries shall take care for visas before coming. In some cases visas are issued while crossing a border. For additional information please refer to the following link: www.mfa.gov.ge INNER TRANSPORTATION Inter regional transportation on the territory of Georgia is possible with the following means of transport: bus, minibus, train. It is possible to reach any village or city of Georgia by a regular public transport (bus and minibus). Thus every individual is able to move independently. Exceptionally, few regions and villages in the Mountains are accessible only by an automobile. Useful links: www.railway.ge; www.batumiairport.com; www.batauto.ge; www.batumiport.com NATIONALCURRENCYAND PAYMENT In Georgia all payments are realized in a national currency Georgia Lari (GEL). The most common method of payment is by cash, especially in regions and village. Plastic cards are usable only in cities. Foreign currencies can be converted at Banks and special currency exchange points (mainly in cities). 1 Euro = 2.25 GEL, 1 US dollar=1.65 GEL(06/02/13) Useful link: http://www.nbg.gov.ge/ COMMUNICATION For calling in Georgia from foreign countries please dial +995 + a city code+ a telephone number. For realizing inter Georgia calls please dial 0+ a city code+ a telephone number. INTERCITYCODES: Ajara: Batumi-422, Khulo-423, Shuakhevi-424, Keda-425, Kobuleti-426, Khelvachauri-427. Other regions of Georgia:Tbilisi-322, Kutaisi-431, Zugdidi-415, Poti-0493, Rustavi-341, Gori-370, Sokhumi-442 www.112.ge The rst medical aid Fire service Police Rescue service Information service, Tel: 118 09, 118 18. www.09.ge Hot line of Georgian Post: +995 32 224 09 09. www.georgianpost.ge THE FOLLOWING HOTLINES ARE USED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: ? , - , - - . - , - . - . , - . - , - , . - , , . - - . : 15-30 ; 35 - 60 . . : +995 577 909091/93; ? , , . , , . - - . , , , . , , , , , - . - : 15-30 . : 35 - 60 . . , - " " - .+995 577 909091/93; HOW TO REACHASELECTED WINE HOUSE ? Some wine houses are difcult to nd. That's why it is advisable to have a map of a region, exact name of the object and coordinates. Also it is better to check the situation on roads before setting off as in some cases automobiles are not appropriate for accessing a desirable place. Georgian people are very hospitable. In case of necessity do not hesitate to ask for help. However, please take into consideration that the majority of the population is Russian speaking. English speaking people are hard to nd. FOOD Hostess of every guest house can prepare breakfast, dinner, supper and lunch for picnic upon a demand. Basically local and organic products are used. PRICES Price for room is 15-30 GEL without a meal. Price for room with 3 times meal is 35-60 GEL. It is advisable to check a room price upon booking. BOOKING For booking guest houses from a booklet please contact a host of a guesthouse or Batumi Tourism Agency on the following number: 577 909091/93; i i