The role of the Tamada
We’ve explored how the supra is an essential part of Georgian culture. So essential, in fact, that it’s been added to UNESCO’s list of international cultural heritage. But we have…
Qvevri: how they’re made
Qvevri is the name given to the distinctive, lemon-shaped clay vessels used in Georgia to make wine. These huge clay vessels are handmade, a skill surviving in only a handful…
Georgian Wines win international recognition
Over 80 medals are awarded to Georgian wines at the International Wine Challenge 2021 The wide diversity and high quality of Georgian wine in key export markets is reflected in…
UK Indies get creative in their promotion of Georgian Wine
WINES OF GEORGIA INDIE ALLIANCE FUND WINNERS ANNOUNCED The Indie Alliance Fund offers small and medium-sized retailers the opportunity to apply for grants to increase promotion of their Georgian wine…
Georgian wine – the promotional campaign for the UK
Webinar to view on demand. This presentation was recorded during a webinar for Georgian Wine producers on the UK promotional campaign for the UK. Sarah Abbott MW and team present…
National Wine Agency of Georgia announces expanded 2021 campaign for the UK
Follows record exports to UK in 2020* New initiatives include Indie Trade Alliance Fund and Georgian Wine Connect Virtual and in-person tastings will show diversity of Georgian wine Campaign…
PDO 101: Tsinandali
Tsinandali PDO is in Kakheti, Georgia’s main winemaking region, lying to the east of Tiblisi. It’s is near Telavi, Kakheti’s main town. The PDO stretches from the wooded north-eastern foothills…
Georgian National Wine Agency announces Virtual Press and Trade Trips for October 2020
The National Wine Agency of Georgia had hoped to host their usual (and hugely popular) trade and press trips to Georgia this Autumn, but given the ongoing disruption to international…
Brought back from the edge of extinction: Jani
Jani was very nearly lost to the phylloxera outbreak of the late 19th century. How appropriate that the name ‘Jani’ means ‘powerful’ – because it took great power and determination…
Can you pronounce Otskhanuri Sapere?
Otskhanuri Sapere (oh-sah-kh-ah-noo-ree sah-pear-eh) is thought to be one of Georgia’s oldest grape varieties – which is really saying something in a country bursting with ancient grapes. Otskhanuri Sapere is…