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Category Archives: Orange wine

Tsolikouri vines in Georgia

Tsolikouri: the white grape of Western Georgia

News, Orange wine, White GrapesBy Celia Bryan BrownJune 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…

Krakhuna: the star of Western Georgia

News, Orange wine, White GrapesBy Celia Bryan BrownMay 29, 2020

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…

Chinuri: Georgian sparkling wine

Georgian Wine, News, Orange wine, White GrapesBy Celia Bryan BrownMay 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 Celia Bryan BrownAugust 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 Celia Bryan BrownMay 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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