If you’re at all interested in Georgian wine, then you’ll almost certainly have heard of Rkatsiteli. A white grape used to produce both traditional Georgian-style and European-style wines, it is now stocked by a number of retailers in the UK. If you…
“That which we give makes us richer, that which is hoarded is lost” Shota Rustaveli The National Wine Agency of Georgia has reaffirmed its support for the UK wine market despite the challenges of the Corona Virus pandemic, with an adapted promotional…
Goruli Mtsvane (pronounced Go-roo-lee Mah-ts-vah-nay) may not be as well known as its white counterparts Rkatsiteli or Kisi, but its well worth seeking out. Goruli Mtsvane originates from Kartli, one of the five key winemaking regions in Georgia. The Kartli vineyards are located…
(kiss-ee) This ancient white variety is resurgent in Georgia, and not just because it’s gloriously easy to say (yes, just like a kiss-ee and a cuddle-ee). Kisi is indigenous to Kakheti. It is a tricky vine, and requires sensitive handling in the…
As Georgian wines become more available and visible in the UK, the time is now for this series of short posts giving you the essentials on the grapes, growers and places behind this thrilling emerging wine producer. We’re starting off with Grape…
February 2020: Georgian wine in the news The trade press are writing about Georgian Wine sales success in the UK, with articles in Drinks Business and Harpers detailing both sales figures and the ongoing promotional campaign in the UK: Drinks Business…
New Wines of Georgia Campaign for 2020 The National Wine Agency of Georgia has launched a 2020 campaign to support the promotion of Georgian wines in the UK market. This is the third year of the UK Wines of Georgia campaign. Run…
Important Note, as at 16th March 2020: Following the latest advice on public gatherings and the Corona Virus, this event is postponed until later in the year. We will confirm the new details and date as soon as we can. In the…
In London this week Georgian wine is featured in two importer portfolio tastings this week and a consumer tasting. Leading London on-trade supplier, Berkmann, is showing their new range of wines from Georgian producer Tbilvino at their trade tasting at the Truman…
Is there a red grape more suited to Christmas feasting than Saperavi? This versatile grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, full-on sweet, and fortified wines. If you wanted, you could drink nothing but Saperavi with every part of your Christmas meal!…