I’ll buy all the wine myself: the 10 best wineries to go to during the grape harvest in the Krasnodar Territory

Now the grape harvest is in full swing. And this is a reason to go to Russian wineries, of which there are already several dozen in the south of the country. Many are happy to receive guests and organize not only tastings, but also entertainment programs.

Also, wineries, like gastronomy in general, are the flagships of the development of Russian tourism: tasting centers, hotels, restaurants are built on vineyards, routes are laid. And there’s a real tourist infrastructure around that. And wineries are getting so popular that it’s hard to get into them without a reservation in advance – so if you’re going, think ahead.

Most of the wineries in Russia are located in the Krasnodar Territory. Here is a list of wineries in the region that you must visit this fall: It wasn’t easy to pick the most interesting ones, but we made it!

“Abrau Durso”

One of the first wine and tourist centers in Russia. Here you can find a plant with 19th century cellars, vineyard tours and tastings on foot, on horseback or by bike, a gastronomic school and art gallery, several hotels and restaurants, and a fountain show. a beach with a yacht club and yoga sessions. In general, thanks to the winery, an ordinary village (but located in a very beautiful place, on the shore of a lake) turned into a fashionable, European-style attraction for tourists – and even then, others did not even think about it.

Address: Novorossiysk, Abrau-Dyurso village, st. Industrial, 19

“Lefkadia Valley”

One of the pioneers in the development of wine tourism in Russia, it is definitely worth a visit. To stay in very nice guesthouses with 14 rooms, you have to come to the agro-tourism complex “Lefkadia” for a few days. And on the days – hiking through vineyards and lavender fields (there are walking and biking paths and audio-guided hiking available), picnic on the lake, fly in a hot air balloon, explore the winery and winery. Wine Museum with unique wine works, eat pizza at the pizzeria, check out the champagne bar, have dinner at Amphora restaurant. And of course, wine tasting. A confident mix of Tuscany and Provence in the Kuban region.

Address: p. Moldovan, St. Soviet, 9

“Gai-Kodzor”

The minimalist transparent, very aesthetic winery is located among the most beautiful vineyards near the village of Sukko. You can taste the wines in it and admire the sea that can be seen from afar. There are also guided tours (and sometimes the owner runs them), but they are so popular that sometimes they only have appointments for the next month: for example, you can sign up for October now (registration will open on September 27 ).

Address: p. Gai-Kodzor, st. South, 12a

“rocky coast”

A gravity winery that opened to tourists this summer. It brings nature and manufacturability together by deepening it into the rock with its workshops. Inside, all the shops are placed in such a way as to maximize the use of the natural force of gravity. Externally, this is a real object of contemporary art in the middle of vineyards and surrounded by rare juniper-pistachio forests for Russia and partly by the Utrish reserve.

You can learn how gravity works on the Gravity Tour. Also, marvel at the stars by looking through a telescope on an evening-night excursion.

Address: Anapa, p. Varvarka

“Chateau de Tal”

Everyone goes to a winery not far from Gelendzhik primarily for the French atmosphere: the “mistake” is like two drops of water that looks like a real castle, also the castle with a sea view – you must have seen his photo on social media. cries. However, the tasting should not be neglected: the wines of this brand are no less impressive than the atmosphere, and there is also an excellent restaurant serving dishes in the French-Black Sea style. The main thing is to decide in what order to proceed: first a photo, then a tasting, then lunch. Or first lunch, then tasting and finally a slow photo tour of the neighborhood? Oh yes: they even offer a photo shoot!

Address: Gelendzhik, st. Fadeeva, 52a

“Manor Golubitskoe”

One of the most beautiful wineries located between the Sea of ​​Azov and the Akhtanizovsky Estuary. Particularly impressive are the views of the vineyards and sunset from the visitor center’s roof decks. You can tour the well-kept vineyards on your own, but it’s better to get a guide who will show you the wine production process in detail and explain it to you. And in the area there is the Art Foundation – an art residence and modern art objects.

Address: st. Golubitskaya, st. red, 299

“Southern Wine Company”

Here you can not only wander through the winery and vineyards between the two seas – Kara and Azov – and taste wines in a gazebo overlooking the estuaries. Here you can also take “Southern wine baths”: Climb a hydromassage font made of larch, filled with liquid, enriched with wine, derived from grape seeds, bark and leaves, lavender and aroma oils. And enjoy!

Address: st. Vyshesteblievskaya, st. Zastanichnaya, 4a

“Castle Pinot”

The heart of the agrotourism complex, located on the slope of Koldun Mountain near Novorossiysk, is the gravity winery, where guided tours with tastings are organized. However, that’s not the only interesting thing here: for example, in a restaurant overlooking the sea, they offer to try snails from their own farm (you can also go on an excursion). Also, Chateau Pinot has its own vintage car park, art gallery and City of Masters – workshops where you can buy souvenirs. By the way, a young wine festival will be held at Chateau Pinot on October 15-16 – it looks like it will be fun!

Address: Novorossiysk, pos. Fedotovka, SNT Grozd, 28

“Chateau Andre”

A Provence-style castle on a hill is the place to go for a friendly atmosphere, solitude, and Austrian-style wine (strengths are aligot, consultant and equipment are Austrian, in Russia most French consultants, sometimes Italian). There is a mini-hotel, an eco-farm and a restaurant serving local products. The owner himself organizes tours around the area, including tastings, gastro lunches and gastro dinners.

Address: x. School, Art. Crimea, St. trunk, 12

“Nesterov Winery”

A family winery specializing in Soviet selection varieties – rare Viorica, Solaris, Ruby Holodrigi. In its wineries there is a country complex: a mini-hotel and a restaurant of the Black Sea cuisine “Vinoterria”, where you can taste not only your own wines, but also those of your neighbors. A very popular place among tourists and residents of Novorossiysk and Anapa.

Address: pos. Semigorsky, 23rd km of the Novorossiysk-Kerch highway.