Georgia is known as The birthplace of wine or The Cradle of Wine Making From the evidence found, it is believed that wine was produced in this area around 7000 – 5000 BC.
Georgia 2nd largest producer of wine ever in the Soviet Union behind Moldova, ahead of Russia (Russia) and Ukraine (Ukraine), butGeorgian wineHas received more international awards than any of the above countries
vineyards in Georgia (Cr.georgiaroadtrip.com)
Last week I was invited to speak to an agency about wine. There is one subject that is controversial. Which country produced the first wine in the world? This has always been discussed. and still no conclusions The conclusion is that it depends on which country to refer to.
However, there is one nation that is often mentioned. Not a country that has wine distributed in the world market today, like France, Italy, Spain, etc., but a country that many people might not expect, that is Georgia
Qvevri
In the past, the outside world was not well known.Georgian wine because it is covered by the black fog of the doctrine About 90% of Georgian wines must go to the Russian market. Grand Master of the Soviet Union
Ancient Georgians invented wine containers to keep drinking for a long time, made from earthenware jars calledQvevri (Qvevri) or Cold rice Cover the lid with a matching wooden plate, embedded in the ground, it can be stored for decades. Currently still in use and some countries are reviving and bringing it back into use
Making modern Qvevri wines
After the fall of the Soviet Union Since Georgia became a country in 1991, the wines of the Black Sea region are becoming increasingly well known to the outside world.sweet wineand semi-sweet with a unique identity
ancient grape collection
Georgia has five major wine regions, Kakheti, producing around 70% of the country’s wines, two sub-regions with climates suitable for growing wine grapes, Telavi and Kvareli.
Traditionally produced Georgian wines are often labeled with the name of the region, province or village, similar to Bordeaux or Burgundy in France. and also popular blends of 2 or more grape varieties
grapeRkatsiteli (Rkatsiteli)
Traditional Georgia grape varieties are often named after the region where they were grown, such as a prefecture or village. It is similar to grapes from Eastern and Central European countries. Georgia has nearly 500 grape varieties, but one that can produce good wine. There are about 38 types of reception in the market, the main ones being
Mountain wine cellar
Rkatsiteli (Rkatsiteli) A green grape grown in Eastern and Central Europe. This is the main grape for making Georgian white wines. Especially making port style sweet white wines, high acidity, spicy and floral aroma.
Saperavi Red grapes, the main red wine variety in Georgia, are deep red in color and can be stored for decades. high in alcohol and is used to blend with other varieties to make high quality red wines
grapeSaperavi
Georgia rates its wines as sweet, Semi-Sweet, Semi-Dry, Dry, Fortified and Sparkling, with Semi-Sweet being the most popular. but quite difficult to remember By having to remember the style of each wine as follows
Priosmani (Priosmani) inwhite wineThe semi-sweet variety is made from 40% Tsolikauri and 60% Tsitska grapes.
Tvisi (Tvisi) This natural semi-sweet white wine made from Tsolikauri grapes from the Lechkhumi region has won world championships.
Natural dry white wine
Alaznis Veli Fragrant and fresh semi-sweet white wine made from 3-4 grape varieties: Rkatsiteii, Tetra, Tsolikauri and others grown in West and East Georgia.
Tismandali (Tsinandali) Made from Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes grown from a small region of Telavi and Kvareli regions in the Kakheti region.
Khikkhvi Sweet vintage white wine made from amber colored Khikhvi grapes, excellent taste and aroma. Used to get from many international competitions
Samo Sweet white wine with a 3-year vintage made from Rkatsiteli grapes grown in the Kardanakhi plantation in Gurjaani, Kakheti province Golden yellow, honey aromatic. Received many international awards
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partDry white wine Famous for example Mtsvani wine made from Mtsvani grapes Gelati wine made from Tsolikauri, Tsitska and Krakhuna grapes.
Kakheti, which is made from Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes grown in the Kakheti region, has a vanilla aroma, and Bodbe wines are made from Rkatsiteli grapes grown in the village of Bodbe in the Magaro region. smooth taste
A famous Semi-sweet red wine
Akasheni red wine Natural semi-sweet, made in the style of Saperavi grapes grown in Akasheni in Gurdzhaani province, Kakheti region has won many international competitions.
Khwanchkara (Khvanchkara) red wine Grand Cru natural semi-sweet, most popular in Georgia, made from Alexandria and Mudzhuretuli grapes grown in Khvanchkara winery, West Georgia
Dark red colour, strong smell. intense flavor It has a very distinctive raspberry aroma. Has won awards from many international competitions
Mukuzani (Mukuzani) dry red wine Made from 100% Saperavi grapes from the Mukuzani region, Kakheti makes only the best vintages, Georgia’s finest dry red wine made from Saperavi grapes.
an underground wine cellar
Pirosmami (Pirosmami) Semi-sweet red wine made from Saperavi grapes, unlike other wines, it is aged in clay jars. According to traditional Kakhetian winemaking tactics
Usakhelauri, a natural semi-sweet red wine, is the flagship quality of this red wine category, made from the best selection of Usakhelauri grapes.
In addition to that, Georgia also doesFortified Wine (Fortified Wine) is good, with a famous name like Kardanakhi. Georgian wines in particular used to win awards from many national competitions
Anaga is a type of premium quality Portuguese Madeira and Sighnaghi is a type of Portuguese port, etc.
Georgia Winery (Cr.roadiscalling.com)
Georgia has an agency called “Georgian Wines & Spirits” = GWS to promote, supportGeorgian wine Known by wine lovers worldwide.
Georgia It is a country with an ancient civilization no less than other Western European nations, which many people have nicknamed the forgotten wine Those who have the opportunity to visit, do not miss the experience of old times and tasting the Georgian wines I would like to say…hard to forget.
