Georgia is known as The birth place 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 wineReceived more international awards than any of the aforementioned nations
Last week I was invited to speak to an agency about wine. There is one topic that is controversial. Which country produced the first wine in the world? This has always been debated. 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, such as France, Italy, Spain, etc., but a country that many people may not expect, that is Georgia
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In the past, the outside world was not well known.Georgian wine because it was covered by the black mist of the doctrine About 90% of Georgian wines have to go to the Russian market. Grand Master of the Soviet Union
Ancient Georgians invented wine containers to keep drinking for a long time, made of earthenware like jars calledQvevri (Qvevri) or Cold rice Cover the lid with a wooden plate that fits together, embed into the ground, can be stored for decades. Currently still in use and some countries revive and bring it back to use
After the collapse of the Soviet Union Since Georgia became a country in 1991, the wines of the Black Sea region are becoming more and more known to the outside world.sweet wineand semi-sweet with a unique identity
Georgia has five major wine regions, Kakheti, producing about 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 from 2 or more grape varieties
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Georgia’s traditional 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 nations. Georgia has nearly 500 grape varieties, but one that can produce good wine. There are about 38 types of acceptance in the market, the main ones being
Rkatsiteli (Rkatsiteli) Green grapes grown in Eastern and Central Europe. It is the main grape for making Georgian white wines. Especially making port style sweet white wines, high acidity, spicy and floral aromas.
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 used to mix with other varieties to make premium quality red wines
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Georgia grades its wines into 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) iswhite wineThe semi-sweet type is made from 40% Tsolikauri and 60% Tsitska grapes.
Tvishi (Tvishi) This naturally semi-sweet white wine made from the Tsolikauri grape from the Lechkhumi region has won world championships.
Alaznis Veli A fragrant and fresh semi-sweet white wine made from 3-4 grape varieties: Rkatsiteii, Tetra, Tsolikauri and others grown in Western and Eastern Georgia.
Tismandali (Tsinandali) Made from Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes grown from a small region of the Telavi and Kvareli regions of Kakheti region.
Khikkhvi A sweet, vintage white wine made from amber-colored Khikhvi grapes. Excellent taste and aroma. Used to get from many international competitions
Saamo A sweet white wine with a 3-year vintage made from Rkatsiteli grapes grown in the Kardanakhi plantation of 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, made from Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes grown in the Kakheti region, has a vanilla aroma. Bodbe wines are made from Rkatsiteli grapes grown in the village of Bodbe in the Magaro region. smooth taste
Akhasheni red wine Natural semi-sweet, made in the style of Saperavi grapes grown in Akhasheni 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, Western Georgia
Dark red color, strong aroma. intense taste Has a very distinctive raspberry scent. Has won prizes from many international competitions
Mukuzani (Mukuzani) dry red wine Made from 100% Saperavi grapes from the Mukuzani region, Kakheti makes only the finest vintages, Georgia’s finest dry red wine made from Saperavi grapes.
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Pirosmami (Pirosmami) A 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 naturally semi-sweet red wine, is the foremost quality of this red wine category, made from the finest selection of Usakhelauri grapes.
In addition to that, Georgia also doesFortified Wine (Fortified Wine) well with a famous name such as Kardanakhi. Specifically Georgian wines used to win prizes from many national competitions
Anaga is a Portuguese Madeira type of premium quality and Sighnaghi is a Portuguese port type, etc.
Georgia has an agency called “Georgian Wines & Spirits” = GWS to promote, supportGeorgian wine To be known by wine lovers around the world.
Georgia It is a country with an ancient civilization not less than other Western European nations, which many people have nicknamed the forgotten wine Those who have the opportunity to visit, don’t miss to experience the ancient times and taste the Georgian wines that I would like to say…difficult to forget.