10 Amazing Facts About Georgian Wine: A Journey Through Time and Taste

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Georgia is the cradle of wine, with over 8,000 years of winemaking history. The world’s oldest wine jars were discovered here.

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Georgian wine is traditionally made in qvevri—large clay pots buried underground, giving the wine a unique flavor.

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Georgian winemaking is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Georgia boasts over 500 unique grape varieties, many found nowhere else in the world.

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Saperavi, Georgia’s flagship red grape, produces deep, bold wines with a rich, velvety texture.

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Georgian amber wine, made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, offers a unique, tannic flavor.

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Wine is woven into Georgian culture, celebrated in feasts called "supra" and revered as a symbol of life.

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Kakheti, Georgia’s premier wine region, produces 70% of the country’s wine and is a must-visit for wine lovers.

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Georgian winemaking is naturally organic, with minimal intervention and no artificial additives.

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In Georgia, wine is more than a drink—it’s a symbol of friendship, celebrated with heartfelt toasts.

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Ready to taste history? Discover Georgian wine and experience 8,000 years of tradition in every sip.

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