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…
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…
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: Kotekhi
Kotekhi is a tiny PDO – only 14 square kilometres – neighbouring Kakheti, the largest PDO in Georgia. It’s found on the middle section of the right bank of the Alazani…
PDO 101: Kakheti
Kakheti is Georgia’s largest PDO – covering a total of 11,300 kilometres squared. The regions stretches along the upper reaches of the Alazani and Lori rivers and is divided into zones…
PDO 101: Sviri
Sviri PDO is in the central west of Georgia in Imereti, extending along the left bank of the Kvirila river. The vineyards stretch across the northern slopes of the southern…
PDO 101: Manavi
Manavi PDO lies in outer Kakheti, at the foot of the southern slopes of the Gombori Mountains. Its vineyards are at altitude – between 450-800 metres above sea level. But…
Georgians welcome promising start to the 2020 harvest, as authorities introduce additional support for grape growers and wineries
2020’s vintage is looking good for Georgia, as the first reports of this year’s harvest come in from Kakheti. This south-easterly wine zone is the largest and most significant in…
Brothers in vines – Georgia and Lebanon come together to tell the story of ancient wine
On the 21st September, Master of Wine Sarah Abbott joined Georgian wine producer George Margvelashvili and George Sara of Lebanese winery Château Ksara for an online tasting of wines that…