A Stop Full of Flavors at KTW Wine House Patardzeuli Georgia

KTW Wine House, part of the "Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking" family, stands as one of the largest producers of wine and spirits in Georgia and the Caucasus region. Founded in 2001, KTW combines traditional Georgian winemaking techniques with modern technology to create exceptional wines, brandies, and sparkling wines. The process begins with the careful selection and harvesting of the finest Georgian grapes from various regions. State-of-the-art machinery is then employed for every step, from grape preparation to fermentation and storage. This harmonious blend of ancient methods and contemporary practices results in wines that showcase a unique flavor profile and a signature style, ready to be shared with wine enthusiasts around the globe.https://www.winetourism.com/winery/ktw-wine-house-patardzeuli/

This day our tour gave us something new to come across. This time we were about to learn about Georgia's wine making tradition. My husband and I were never really wine drinkers but we were still thrilled to visit the place. When we stepped out of the car I was promptly awed by the place. The outside area had tables made from classic wooden wine barrels. It was artistic because the barrels were given another purpose instead of simply being used for storing wine. A giant green wine bottle was also displayed. The garden was adorned with a wooden wagon wheel and a clay pot. These decorations gave the area a traditional countryside feeling.

Our tour guide asked us to go inside the wine store and wait for our turn to visit the wine refinery. I was stunned by the many wine bottles on display inside. There were big and small bottles arranged with their own label and presentation. I walked around slowly looking at the different varieties and of course taking pictures along the way.

We went inside the waiting area. My eyes immediately wandered around the room because there were so many lovely details to admire. There were bunch of throw pillows with ethnic patterns that added warmth and character to the space along with a guitar that gave the area a cozy and welcoming feeling. The walls were decorated with picture frames of different sizes. A set of gold cone shaped Christmas trees was placed at the center and glittered gorgeously. It added a joyful touch to the room. The long table centerpiece features a metallic gold coated bottle transformed into a candle holder with evergreen pine branches, pinecones and little red berries.

The KTW guide called us and told us it was our turn to enter. My husband and I felt excited because the wine tasting experience was something new for us. Before starting the tour, each person was asked to take a wine glass to bring along. Inside the wine storage area, we saw large stainless steel wine fermentation and storage tanks and wooden oak barrels where the wine was stored. Our guide shared that the company uses both classic Georgian and international grape varieties and is one of Georgia's largest wine and spirits producers. She introduced the different wines appreciating the opportunity to learn more about the country's wine making tradition.

Then came the wine tasting. We sampled several varieties, and one wine that stayed in my memory was the dry red wine made from 100% Saperavi grapes. Since my husband and I were not regular wine drinkers, tasting different varieties was quite an experience. It was interesting to try something unfamiliar and learn about the differences between the wines.

After the tour we returned to the store and explored the displays on the other side, where we would exit. There were even more bottles to admire and I took the opportunity to look around one last time. We did not buy any wine but we went away feeling satisfied with our visit.

KTW Wine House was a wonderful part of our fourth day in Georgia. We came as curious travelers and left with new knowledge and memories to treasure.

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