Wine Tasting in Batumi: An Honest Guide to Wine Spots from Chacha Time to LEVEL Bar

Looking for where to experience a wine tasting in Batumi that is genuinely interesting, free of tourist pretension, and offers a deep dive into the culture? LEVEL Wine Bar at 11 King Parnavaz St. and LEVEL Beach Bar on the New Boulevard offer an excellent selection of Georgian classics and rare glass pours — for instance, amber wine (qvevri) for just 17 ₾.

In brief:

• Format: Modern tastings at a wine bar and by the sea on the New Boulevard.
• What to try: Qvevri ambers, autochthonous varieties, and a Georgian wine tasting paired with author's snacks.
• Prices: Glass of wine from 17 ₾, cheese/wine board — 25 ₾, desserts like semifreddo — 15 ₾.

Where to Try Real Georgian Wine in Batumi

Winemaking culture in Adjara and throughout Georgia is experiencing a renaissance. If you want to understand the difference between European technology and traditional fermentation in clay qvevri jars, you will need the best wine bars in Batumi.

There are many locations along the Old Town and boulevards, ranging from intimate shops to bustling bars. In places like Chacha Time, the emphasis is on strong spirits and tinctures, but if you prefer a quiet evening with a glass of proper autochthon, you should check out our wine list at LEVEL. Here, the focus is on honest terroir and proper serving temperatures.

Qvevri Ambers and Orange Revolutions

The main trend of recent years that gourmets from all over the world travel for is qvevri ambers. These are white grape varieties fermented together with skins, seeds, and stems using ancient Georgian technology. As a result, the drink acquires a rich amber color, complex tannic flavor, and aromas of dried fruit, nuts, and spices.

A true Georgian wine tasting is unthinkable without varieties like Rkatsiteli or Tsolikouri. You can read more about local varieties in our articles on Krakhuna and Kisi or find out where to look for Chinuri and Tsolikouri.

Formats and Gastronomic Pairing

Wine tasting in Batumi has long gone beyond simply drinking alcohol. A good evening is built on proper food pairing. At LEVEL bar on Parnavaz 11, wine is served with beef tartare (25 ₾), salmon carpaccio (20 ₾), or a classic wine platter (25 ₾).

If you are relaxing by the coast, drop by LEVEL Beach on the New Boulevard — here you can combine a tasting with a sunset view, order mussels in creamy sauce (29 ₾), or shrimp taco rolls (22 ₾). And for those planning a trip to Georgia's regions, car rental in Georgia will come in handy to reach family marani cellars in the mountains.

Stop by LEVEL to try the finest examples of Georgian winemaking in the cozy atmosphere of our main page, or check out events and tastings for the perfect evening in Batumi.