Established in 1912 as the first nature reserve in the Caucasus, following conservation efforts by Ludwik Młokosiewicz and the Imperial Russian Geographical Society.. It was expanded multiple times—1929, 1935, 1970—and reorganized in 2003 into a strict reserve and a managed reserve

Originally established as a protected area in 1935.In 2003, its territory was expanded and officially designated as a national park spanning approximately 251 km²

Formally established in 2003 to protect the rare Caucasian zelkova tree grove.

Although not a protected area, the Giuaani (or Giuani) Winery was founded in 1894, known for its wine production in Georgia

Winemaking in Georgia, and especially in Kakheti, stretches back at least 8,000 years. Kakheti is considered the cradle of viticulture in the region, famous for ancient methods—like using clay qvevri jars (recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013)—and a host of indigenous grape varieties