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The country of Georgia sits on the eastern edge of the Black Sea, roughly 1,000 km east of Rome—where Europe and Asia intersect. It borders on Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkey, and has a square mileage slightly smaller than the state of Maine. Georgia stretches between the Greater Caucasus Mountains to the north and the Lesser Caucasus to the south. Its capital is Tbilisi.

Georgia’s Ancient Wine Culture has Lasting Relevance

Many Georgians proudly call their country the birthplace or “cradle of wine,” and say it created a blueprint for winemakers worldwide.

“Being positioned in the Caucasus between East and West and on the Silk Road, Georgia has of course been influenced by its neighbors,“However, at the same time, Georgia gave winemaking to the world through human migration… from West Asia to Europe.”

“The people living at Gadachrili Gora and a nearby village were the world’s earliest known vintners—producing wine on a large scale as early as 6,000 B.C., a time when prehistoric humans were still reliant on stone and bone tools,” wrote Andrew Curry in National Geographic.

History of Wine from Georgia

The country is considered the birthplace of winemaking. It became known that archaeologists attribute the beginning of the production of wine made in Georgia to the period about 8,000 years ago. Local experts left wild grape juices in earthen vessels. Over time, under the influence of wild yeast, they turned into alcoholic must.

A separate pride is the traditional method of fermentation in qvevri. According to it, ceramic amphorae were buried in the ground, and the technique is still used. In 2013, it was added to the list of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage.

The Guardian highlights Georgia as the world’s original wine nation

Key Wine Types & Varieties

Red: Saperavi (dry, rich), Kindzmarauli (naturally semi-sweet), Mukuzani (structured dry), Khvanchkara (rare blend).
Amber/Orange: Rkatsiteli and Kisi (white grapes fermented on skins, producing tannic, aromatic wines).
White:

Mtsvane, Chinuri (crisp, citrusy)

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