PDO 101: Tibaani
Tibaani PDO is for skin-fermented Rkatsiteli produced using traditional qvevri. Tibaani has a dark amber color, nutty aromas, intense bouquet, velvety taste and raisin flavours. The micro-zone is located in…
PDO 101: Napareuli
Napareuli PDO is located in Kakheti, on the left bank of the upper part of the Alazani River. Both red and white dry wines are permitted in the PDO. White…
PDO 101: Ateni
Ateni is Kartli’s only PDO, and Georgia’s only PDO dedicated to sparkling wine. Close to the town of Gori in Inner Kartli, Ateni PDO is close to north-eastern reaches of…
Georgian Saperavi awarded top red wine Trophy at the International Wine Challenge
For the first time in the history of the International Wine Challenge, a Georgian red wine has been awarded the Trophy for best red wine in show. Tbilvino winery was…
PDO 101: Kardanakhi
Kardanakhi PDO is found in Georgia’s Gurjaani municipality. The vineyards are situated on the right bank of the Alazani river, between 350-750 meters above sea level. They span the north-eastern slopes…
PDO 101: Kindzmarauli
Kindzmarauli PDO is located in the Inner Kakhetian municipality of Kvareli, encompassing the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountains. The vineyards are at altitudes between 250 – 550 meters above…
Georgia in the news: BBC travel on the power of the Supra
David Farley writes for BBC travel on the “supra” a Georgian feast, often accompanied by poetic toasts and singing. The supra is a deep anchor of Georgian identity – as…
PDO 101: Mukuzani
Mukuzani PDO lies in Inner Kakheti’s Gurjaani municipality.The vineyards stretch along right-hand side of the Alazani river at an altitude of 350-750meters above sea level. The 246-hectare micro-zone covers gentle…
Exports of Georgian wine to the UK continue to rise
Exports of Georgian wine to the UK more than treble by volume, and exceed one million US dollars in value for the first time. Building on a strong base from…
PDO 101: Kvareli
Kvareli PDO is designated for red wine only. The 100km squared region lies at the foot of the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range in Inner Kakheti. It spans…