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Category Archives: Orange wine

Krakhuna: the star of Western Georgia

News, Orange wine, White GrapesBy sarahApril 10, 2023

In a country overflowing with ancient grape varieties, Krakhuna is one of the oldest. And is happily easier to pronounce than many other Georgian grapes! Indigenous to Imereti in the…

Making wine in Qvevri

Georgian Wine, News, Orange wineBy nikiNovember 17, 2022

Georgian Qvevri are egg-shaped clay vessels used for millennia to make wine. Designated by Unesco as Intangible Cultural Heritage, Qvevri are treasured by Georgians as a living link to their…

The original ‘orange’ wines

News, Orange wineBy celiaSeptember 24, 2021

In the past couple of years, orange wines have really hit the mainstream. What previously were really niche wines, desirable to the few, have become a must-try. Many people call…

Tsolikouri vines in Georgia

Tsolikouri: the white grape of Western Georgia

News, Orange wine, White GrapesBy sarahJune 5, 2020

If Rkatsiteli is the white grape of eastern Georgia, then Tsolikouri is the white grape of western Georgia. Pronounced sol-li-kori, Tsolikouri is planted throughout Imereti. The region is packed with…

Chinuri: Georgian sparkling wine

Georgian Wine, News, Orange wine, White GrapesBy sarahMay 22, 2020

The name ‘Chinuri’ is derived from the word chinebuli, meaning ‘excellent’ in Georgian. It refers to the grape’s reputation for excellence in terms of appearance, colour and flavour. Chini also means ‘reddish-green’,…

A Tbilisi mini-break isn’t complete without a visit to Kakheti

Georgian Wine, News, Orange wine, Red Grapes, Saperavi, White GrapesBy sarahAugust 15, 2019

The beauty and cultural richness of Georgia is finally gaining Western recognition – and not a moment too soon. Tbilisi’s appeal is providing an important opportunity for Georgian winemakers to…

Qvevri wines taking center stage

Georgian Wine, News, Orange wineBy sarahMay 4, 2019

Georgia is a small country, but the climatic and topographic variation is huge. You can find a spot to grow almost anything in Georgia, from tea to walnuts. (It’s one…

qvevri wine, georgian wine

Archaeologists find earliest evidence of winemaking in Georgia

News, Orange wineBy sarahDecember 1, 2017

New findings from a research project conducted by an international team of scientists have confirmed that the beginnings of viticulture and winemaking can be traced to around 6000 B.C., in…

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