Qvevri aren’t a luddite’s indulgence
We’ve delved into the slow, incredibly specialised process of making qvevri, and explored exactly how wines are made in them. But with such an ancient process, there’s a risk of…
News from Georgian Wine UK – July 2021
Georgian wine exports to UK increase by 60%, as new virtual platform launches Exports of Georgian wine to the UK increased by 60% to the month of June, from 177,149…
Structured, bold reds: if you like this try…
Love structured, intensely flavoured red wines? We’re into the swing of summer now – which means that barbecue season is well underway. And there’s one thing you can’t beat with…
What is a Marani?
Many Westerners who know a bit about wine talk about the wine itself and the processes to make it using specific language. We all understand what words like ‘cellar’ mean.…
Georgian Wine Connect: explore and contact over 50 Georgian Wine Producers
Georgian Wine Connect is now live with the company profiles and contact details of export-ready wine producers from Georgia. UK buyers, importers and journalists can visit the site and filter…
How wine is made in qvevri
The method of making wine in a qvevri is deceptively simple. The ancient method, which has been used throughout Georgia’s 800-year winemaking history, relies on the perfect symbiosis of ripe…
Crisp, fresh whites: if you like this try…
Like crisp, really dry, fresh white wines? There’s no need to be daunted by the complexities of Georgia’s varieties. We know it can seem a little daunting because the names and…
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…
Fruity, aromatic whites: if you like this try…
We know that for many drinkers, Georgian varieties can seem a little daunting because the names and pronunciations are so different than familiar European varieties. So, we want to make…
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…