Where to buy good wine in Tbilisi (not tourist junk)?

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Skip street vendors selling fake "homemade" wine — it's usually junk. Buy from a known wine shop like Nikolozi's place in the Old Town on Anton Catalicosi street, or stick to reliable bottled brands like Tvishi wine and Mildiani chacha.

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At the Deserter's Bazaar you can find great wine for 10 GEL per liter — one user called it the best wine they've ever tasted.

Deserter's Bazaar, 10 GEL/liter

Don't waste money on random street-sold homemade wine — better to buy proper bottled wine and Mildiani brand chacha instead.

Mildiani chacha

Wine sold to tourists as "homemade" is actually made specifically for sale — not always bad, but real homemade wine is only shared with friends, not sold. For genuine small-batch wine, check out Nikolozi's place in the Old Town on Anton Catalicosi street — he's had interesting wild Racha region wine in stock.

Nikolozi, Anton Catalicosi street, Old Town

A good souvenir alternative to typical bottles is Tvishi, a white semi-sweet wine that's a long-time favorite among locals and expats.

Tvishi wine