What to Try in Georgian Wine: A Guide to Autochthons and Qvevri at LEVEL

If you are wondering what Georgian wine to try, LEVEL wine bar on the main page of our website is ready to be your guide to the world of local indigenous varieties. Georgian winemaking spans 8,000 years of history, unique grape varieties, and the ancient method of aging in clay qvevri jars. Forget supermarket stereotypes: here we pour living, honest, and natural wine in Batumi.

Indigenous Varieties: Grapes That Grow Only Here

Georgia boasts over 500 indigenous grape varieties, many of which you won't find anywhere else in the world. It's best to start your introduction with the classics:

• Tsolikouri and Chinuri — excellent refreshing white wines with bright acidity.
• Saperavi — the king of red varieties. Full-bodied, tannic, with notes of dark berries and spices. Our menu features both classic Saperavi and the signature Saperavi beef tartare in the kitchen section, which pairs perfectly with this wine.
• Alexandrouli (dry) and Ojaleshi (rosé) — lighter, elegant red and rosé options for a warm evening.

The Magic of Qvevri and Amber Wine

The region's main pride is orange (or amber) wines crafted using the Kakhetian method in qvevri. The grapes ferment with skins, seeds, and stems directly underground.

What to look for on the wine list:

• Rkasiteli Qvevri and Kisi Amber — terroir-driven, textured wines with a powerful character.
• Krakhuna Amber — a bright representative of western Georgia with honey and nutty notes.
• Tsitska Pet-Nat — naturally sparkling wine for those who like it lively.

Fans of sweet and semi-sweet styles will also find something to appreciate — for example, the legendary Khvanchkara. And if your soul craves experiments, check out the cocktails section, where we mix classics with a local twist (our hit is the Sakartvelo Sour).

What to Pair with Georgian Wine

Wine reveals its maximum potential when paired with the right gastronomic matches. At LEVEL, we recommend starting with the winery cheese platter, trying the delicate nadugi spheres with adjika, or ordering a full dinner — such as duck with tkemali-demiglace sauce or Black Sea turbot.

A Glass by the Sea: LEVEL Beach

You can now enjoy your favorite indigenous wines and pet-nats not only in the historic center but also to the sound of the waves. Our second location — LEVEL Beach on the New Boulevard — is open year-round and daily until 4 AM. Here you will find hookahs, live bands, DJs, and our full drink menu right by the beach zone.

Want to dive deeper into the topic? Follow our events and tastings, where sommeliers talk in detail about the regions, styles, and philosophy of winemakers.

Come to LEVEL — we will help you choose a bottle to your taste, share all the secrets of indigenous varieties, and pour a glass of the perfect wine.