Georgian wine

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Georgian wine holds a special place in the world of viticulture, with its roots tracing back over 8000 years. This makes Georgia the oldest wine-producing country globally. The fertile valleys and protective slopes of the South Caucasus have been home to grapevine cultivation and neolithic wine production for millennia.

The ancient tradition of using Qvevri, large earthenware vessels for fermenting and storing wine, is a testament to Georgia’s enduring winemaking legacy. This method, passed down through generations, is now a part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. 

Georgia’s winemaking heritage is deeply rooted in its four primary wine-producing regions: Kakheti, Imereti, Kartli, and Racha. The country includes 29 Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) and a rich diversity of indigenous grape varieties, numbering over 525, with 45 of these varieties actively cultivated in commercial viticulture.