Family wine cellar Rostomaant Marani
Family wine cellar Rostomaant Marani
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Rostommant Marani is small family wine cellar producing limited quantity of Qvevri wines, that has 8000 years none stop wine making history in Georgia. In our wine cellar guest can taste our wines with my cousin local cheese 3-4 types and local Georgian jams ...
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shockisadvised
San Francisco, CA13 contributions
Jul 2021
Fantastic small family winery in Telavi w/ all of the amenities you would hope for a personal wine tasting/seating. We went to a handful of the larger/factory wineries, but Rostomaant Marani was by far the most family-home oriented.
The wine tasting was in their family cellar and the host spoke great English, teaching us about his family business and sharing a flight of delicious wines with us. We ended up buying a very reasonably priced bottle that we're saving for a rainy day. =)
If you have a tasting booked at a bunch of the large/corporate wineries, you should definitely make a trip to see a true family-style winery.
The wine tasting was in their family cellar and the host spoke great English, teaching us about his family business and sharing a flight of delicious wines with us. We ended up buying a very reasonably priced bottle that we're saving for a rainy day. =)
If you have a tasting booked at a bunch of the large/corporate wineries, you should definitely make a trip to see a true family-style winery.
Written September 9, 2021
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Joanne
Tbilisi, Georgia32 contributions
Oct 2021
Irakli's cellar was recommended to us by our driver because he mentioned we had to listen to his story. Irakli is bringing back winemaking to his family after it was lost during the USSR time. Should you happen to come and visit his cellar, I highly recommend you ask him about his great great grandfather who is pictured on his wine labels. But even without a recommendation, if you happen to be in Telavi, it's not hard to find his cellar. The city has placed signs marked with his cellar name (Rostomaant Marani), a notable one by the fortress, and all you have to do is simply follow them!
We called ahead of time on the day of our visit so that he could prepare a wine tasting for us. He has put together a carefully curated pairing that includes family made cheeses, jams and even sausage! He starts off with white and goes to red and then goes to dessert wine (Port!) and onto cha cha! It was an awesome experience that gave us an insight into his process and inspiration for making grape into wine and spirits. He has studied wine extensively and was also trained by a head monk in the Alaverdi Monastery (as most wine makers in Telavi) and has put a lot of consideration into his wine making.
His passion for quality was displayed when he served us a glass of Rkatsiteli and realized it oxidized too long in the bottle than he expected it to so he opened a different bottle in order for us to understood the taste he was going for! His style is unique in that he is not afraid to go outside of wine-making. He has successfully created a Port-style wine and has also made brandy. His honey lemon chacha went down smooth and was dangerously easy to drink. I recommend you try it all!
During our time a couple who drove three hours to his cellar arrived and completed the tasting with us, then drove back three more hours! I am grateful that as Rostomaant Marani is becoming more and more popular, my husband and I were able to do a tasting with a small group. It felt so homey, laid-back and casual, like talking with old friends! Thank you for such an amazing experience!
We called ahead of time on the day of our visit so that he could prepare a wine tasting for us. He has put together a carefully curated pairing that includes family made cheeses, jams and even sausage! He starts off with white and goes to red and then goes to dessert wine (Port!) and onto cha cha! It was an awesome experience that gave us an insight into his process and inspiration for making grape into wine and spirits. He has studied wine extensively and was also trained by a head monk in the Alaverdi Monastery (as most wine makers in Telavi) and has put a lot of consideration into his wine making.
His passion for quality was displayed when he served us a glass of Rkatsiteli and realized it oxidized too long in the bottle than he expected it to so he opened a different bottle in order for us to understood the taste he was going for! His style is unique in that he is not afraid to go outside of wine-making. He has successfully created a Port-style wine and has also made brandy. His honey lemon chacha went down smooth and was dangerously easy to drink. I recommend you try it all!
During our time a couple who drove three hours to his cellar arrived and completed the tasting with us, then drove back three more hours! I am grateful that as Rostomaant Marani is becoming more and more popular, my husband and I were able to do a tasting with a small group. It felt so homey, laid-back and casual, like talking with old friends! Thank you for such an amazing experience!
Written October 17, 2021
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Thank you so much for your great review, I am so happy to be your host, looking forward to see you again soon..
Written October 29, 2021
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AlenaRom
London, UK252 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
An absolutely lovely personal experience. Me & my friend showed up without booking as we ready that Rostomaant Marani welcomes ‘walk-ins’ and were blown away by Irakli & his wife’s hospitality: they gave us such an amazing welcome. We did a wine tasting with goat cheese, bread, nuts and chilli jam (I couldn’t resist and even bought one ‘to go’). All wines were amazing, but the ‘Saperavi qvevri fortified wine’ (red) is truly Irakli’s masterpiece, so (naturally), I walked away with a bottle that Irakli corked personally in front of us :-) A highly recommended experience!
Written September 8, 2023
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Vincent V
9 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
We ended up at this small wine cellar because we'd read about it in the lonely planet. Yet it's not touristy at all. It's a bit hard to find, but just go into the courtyard and knock on some doors until you find someone.
We were greeted by the son of the original owner, Irakli, and he is an absolutely great host. He experiments a ton with wines and spirits, so you'll taste whites, reds, chacha in all different sorts (layered on wood, with tarragon: spicy and a whole lot of different stuff). He's an enthusiastic guy who tells you everything about his family, the wines and Georgian history.
In fact, we had so much fun that we stayed for 6 hours. I don't remember how many wines, cheese and charcuterie I had, but the portions are generous. This place breathes hospitality. The wine itself is great too, we really enjoyed them and bought a bunch of wines at the end.
This place is completely different from the normal wine tours or tastings. This is small, personal and doesn't feel commercial at all. You're not rushed, and you get to try funky wines, great wines and a lot about Georgia and the amazing people that live in it.
We've done many wine tastings in Portugal, Spain, Italy and South Africa. This one is, by far, the best we ever had. I would even consider going back to Georgia just for this place!
We were greeted by the son of the original owner, Irakli, and he is an absolutely great host. He experiments a ton with wines and spirits, so you'll taste whites, reds, chacha in all different sorts (layered on wood, with tarragon: spicy and a whole lot of different stuff). He's an enthusiastic guy who tells you everything about his family, the wines and Georgian history.
In fact, we had so much fun that we stayed for 6 hours. I don't remember how many wines, cheese and charcuterie I had, but the portions are generous. This place breathes hospitality. The wine itself is great too, we really enjoyed them and bought a bunch of wines at the end.
This place is completely different from the normal wine tours or tastings. This is small, personal and doesn't feel commercial at all. You're not rushed, and you get to try funky wines, great wines and a lot about Georgia and the amazing people that live in it.
We've done many wine tastings in Portugal, Spain, Italy and South Africa. This one is, by far, the best we ever had. I would even consider going back to Georgia just for this place!
Written September 9, 2021
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Oh, so great review, thank you so much, it realy was very very nice day, missing it! I have corrected the pin on google map :) so now more easy is to come, I also added my cousins 3-4 type best cheese Odlisi and my frinds 5 types of different jams and sweets so definitly you need to come agAin 🙂 Chears!
Written September 9, 2021
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Hartmut S
3 contributions
Sep 2021
Irakli is a wine artist. He creates wonderful unique wines and (grape) chachas in small quantities. He offers his wines and chachas in degustations with home made cheese and home made jams and Georgian bread. Absolutely fantastic taste experience! Overwhelming explosions on your tongue guaranteed.
Family owned business. Very nice atmosphere. Kind and honest. Not touristic.
If you want to get to know real Georgian hospitality a MUST for everybody.
We recommend to plan an degustation appointment for your trip.
Family owned business. Very nice atmosphere. Kind and honest. Not touristic.
If you want to get to know real Georgian hospitality a MUST for everybody.
We recommend to plan an degustation appointment for your trip.
Written September 23, 2021
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Thank you very much for this great review, I was very happy tasting wines with you, looking forward to see you again and tasting new vintage wines..
Written September 27, 2021
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Orpaz S
3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
The host, irakli, was amazing. He told us about his family history, had us taste several delicious wines and cheeses and jams (wow, the jams were phenomenal)
This is an experience that will make your trip in kakheti. Wine made from traditional technique with limited production… and incredible hospitality, a must see!
This is an experience that will make your trip in kakheti. Wine made from traditional technique with limited production… and incredible hospitality, a must see!
Written August 31, 2021
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Thank you for your review, it was really nice wine tasting day, looking forward to see you again
Written September 1, 2021
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Judy
3 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
We came here with 3 little kids and had an amazing time! The parents tasted some wine and chacha, the children got bread and lots of home made jam. The wine, home made cheese with jam combo was amazing! Then we got some amazing bbq with fries.. Such a great time! The host was welcoming and kind. We ended up buying some wine and jams.. Really recommend this place if you are in Telavi 🤗
Written November 1, 2021
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Thank you for your review, you have so nice kids, the siblings where so energic and joyfully :) I am very happy that you enjoyed a lot.. hope see your family again soon..
Written November 2, 2021
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TravellerTeKaha
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia16 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
We were a walk-in and Ika took us unprepared. We loved the authenticity, warmth and hospitality. Everything was made by him, his wife and family. A proud tradition still going today. Trust that you’ll get an experience you won’t forget. Thank you Ika for sharing this with us. Wishing you love, prosperity and good health!
Written January 1, 2022
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jmedlock
London, UK15 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Fantastic afternoon at the Rostomashvili winery! Our host couldn't have been more hospitable and the wine was delicious. Fascinating to learn about all the different wines and their production techniques. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly authentic Georgia wine experience!
Written April 7, 2024
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Easy_C55
London, UK8 contributions
Jul 2021
This was the best wine tasting we have done. It is a small, family owned business and you really get a sense of the love and passion for wine making from the owner. He is such a wonderful host. We had a platter of meats, bread and cheese to have with our tasting which was a lovely addition. The wines were delicious – we couldn’t stop drinking them! Our only regret was not buying more to take home with us. We will be back to Rostomaant Marani on our next visit to Georgia.
Written September 12, 2021
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Нужно ли заранее заказывать столик или дегустацию на компанию из 6 человек?
Written September 29, 2017
Zdrastvitze, buzet luche elsi zaranie zakaz buzet, 1 zen ranshe ne buzet problem esli skajetse.
tolka degustacia na ozin chelovek 20 Lari, shashlikami 35 lari na chelavek.
- degustacia buzet 5 sort. beli vino, krasni vino, chacha 2 sort, chacha kokteli(vino, chacha, sok), cheese.
Written October 5, 2017
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