About Tchanturia Family Winery
Tchanturia Family Winery is a small qvevri producer of Ojaleshi, an indigenous red grape unique to Samegrelo, based in the village of Etseri, Tsalenjikha, Samegrelo, Western Georgia. The family has grown Ojaleshi since the 1880s, won a gold medal at the 1911 Paris Exposition Universelle, and the fifth generation resumed qvevri vinification in 2024, hand-bottling about 600 bottles per vintage.
Tasting Experiences
Vineyard & Marani Tour
Free tour of the family cellar and vineyard with advance booking, including walking through the vines and seeing the qvevri vessels
Wine Tasting
Taste the wine at the marani where it is made
Traditional Megrelian Cuisine
Local traditional dishes available upon request
Varietals
Ojaleshi
When to visit Tchanturia Family Winery
Monday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Good to know about Tchanturia Family Winery
Can you visit Tchanturia Family Winery? Is there a tasting room?
Yes, Tchanturia Family Winery has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 6, 2026). Visits are by reservation.
What wines does Tchanturia Family Winery specialize in?
Tchanturia Family Winery focuses on Ojaleshi. Signature bottles include Ojaleshi Qvevri.
How much is a tasting at Tchanturia Family Winery?
A tasting at Tchanturia Family Winery costs 20 GEL per person (from their website, September 6, 2026).
Do you need a reservation to visit Tchanturia Family Winery?
Yes, Tchanturia Family Winery requires a reservation for tastings (from their website, September 6, 2026).
Does Tchanturia Family Winery serve food?
Yes, Tchanturia Family Winery has food available alongside tastings.
Does Tchanturia Family Winery offer vineyard tours?
Yes, Tchanturia Family Winery offers vineyard tours. Options include Vineyard & Marani Tour, Wine Tasting and Traditional Megrelian Cuisine.
Where is Tchanturia Family Winery located?
Tchanturia Family Winery is in Samegrelo. Phone: 568 10 08 01.
When was Tchanturia Family Winery founded?
Tchanturia Family Winery was established in 1880.
Who makes the wine at Tchanturia Family Winery?
The winemaking at Tchanturia Family Winery is led by Tchanturia family.
What are Tchanturia Family Winery's tasting hours?
Tchanturia Family Winery is open every day, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Where to find Tchanturia Family Winery
Tchanturia Family Winery is in Georgia, in the Samegrelo wine region.