Chacha and Wine Lecture in Avlabari

The Chacha and Wine Lecture in Avlabari is a one-hour spirits and wine tasting held in Avlabari, a hillside district on the left bank of the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi, Georgia. The experience is listed on Expedia, and the exact venue is confirmed at booking. The session combines an English-language lecture with a tasting of four glasses of wine and a shot of chacha, Georgia's traditional grape-pomace spirit, with a dried-fruit board served alongside. The lecture introduces the history of Georgian winemaking, which stretches back thousands of years, and explains how chacha is distilled from the leftover skins, seeds and stems after pressing. Tasters learn how to compare styles, and the format suits visitors who want a short, informative introduction rather than a long tour. The price is USD 9 per adult (approx 24 GEL), making it one of the cheapest organised tastings in the city. The food element is small and sweet-leaning, with dried fruit rather than savoury dishes, so the experience is not a meal substitute and visitors should plan to eat before or afterwards. Gratuities, extra pours and bottles bought afterwards are not included. Group size is not stated in the listing, but a one-hour lecture-style session is typically a modest gathering seated at tables. The pace is relaxed and the format requires no walking beyond reaching the venue, which sits away from the busiest tourist streets of Old Tbilisi. Chacha is strong, often between 40 and 60 percent alcohol, so visitors should sip it slowly. Those who do not drink spirits can usually skip the shot, though substitutions are not guaranteed. Because alcohol is the focus, the experience is intended for adults only. It suits travellers on a budget, or those with a free hour before dinner, who would like to understand the drinks they will meet on Georgian restaurant menus.