Wines Georgia
Georgia may be best known for its amber wines aged in traditional clay pots, or qvevri, but the country produces a broad spectrum of styles, from aromatic dry whites and delicate sparklers, to richly spiced reds. No matter what you’re serving, there is a Georgian wine fit to pair.
8000 Years of Winemaking History - Wines Georgia
The tradition of making wine in qvevri is so embedded in Georgian culture that in 2013 UNESCO added it to its catalog of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. This marked the qvevri a symbol of the deep cultural roots of Georgian wine and the authenticity of Georgian winemaking.
The Country Of Georgia - Overview - Wines Georgia
Georgia is an ancient wine region with deep winemaking roots in every family and community. As the country redevelops in the post-Soviet era, the number of family wineries registering for commercial production is increasing dramatically (see table).
Georgian Wine History - Wines Georgia
As the Georgian wine revival gathers steam, today’s local winemakers are harnessing their national heritage to produce some of the world’s most distinctive wines. In the process, they’re transforming into an emerging artisanal powerhouse—tying wine’s deep past to a dynamic future.
Georgian Wine Producers - Winery Directory - Wines Georgia
We are proud to have almost 250 Georgian wine producers listed in this directory. As of the spring of 2020, 120 of these wineries have partnered with US importers for distribution in the U.S. market. And the community is growing each month.
Where to Buy Georgian Wines - Wines Georgia
“The true purpose of winemaking, its beginning and end, is to make wine naturally, following the process by which nature itself transforms grape juice into wine.” - Prince Ilia Chavchavadze Georgian Winemaking (1887)
Grape Varieties – Wines Georgia
Georgia has nearly 50,000 hectares of grapes, with 75% planted in white grapes and 25% in red. By far the largest portion of the nation’s vineyards are planted in the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia, the country’s primary winemaking area.
Events – Wines Georgia
The “New Wine” Festival – Georgia’s largest wine festival will once again be hosted on “top of Tbilisi”. Over 200 wineries will be at this event. Don’t miss the qvevri opening, wine-tasting, and music!
Travel – Wines Georgia
Planning a wine trip to Georgia Wines of Georgia, the U.S. office of Georgia’s National Wine Agency, offers these travel notes for U.S. wine trade and media professionals who are interested in visiting Georgia.
Kvareli Cellar - Wines Georgia - Natural Wine Kakheti
Kvareli Cellar is located in Georgia’s eastern Kakheti region in the fertile Alazani River Valley known for its history of wine production and its suitable climate for the cultivation of several rare local grape varietals. The cellar sits in the Kindzmarauli micro-zone.