Georgian Wine for the UK market – 21st April 2021
This week we held a virtual presentation on the UK market for Georgian Wine for retailers, importers and writers. Sarah Abbott MW explained the background of Georgian wine terroir, culture,…
As UK sales soar, Georgian National Wine Agency launches Indie Alliance Fund
The National Wine Agency of Georgia is making marketing funds directly available to independent wine shops and online merchants to enhance their promotion and range of Georgian wine. The initiative…
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: 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…