Wines from GEORGIA

The average UK wine lover probably haven't heard of Georgian wine. Located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Georgia is part of the Caucasus region. Georgians have been cultivating grapes to use in wine production for more than 8,000 years, making Georgia THE oldest wine-producing countries in the world.

What does Georgian wine taste like?

Georgian red and white wines produced through the Qvevri method are spicier, more tannic and more peppery than wines produced in the typical European fashion. Qvevri-produced wines may also have a thicker texture and are way more complex than conventional wines.

You might be a devotee of Chardonnay, Cabernet sauvignon or Merlot, if so don’t stop reading. You won’t find Georgian wines on your local supermarket’s shelves, or even on popular online stores. However, Georgian wines have been surprising new drinkers regularly with their bold, tannic, refreshing and complex flavours. They're not cheap, but well worth the price tag!

Georgian wines lose nothing in comparison to Italian, French and Spanish wines, and in fact are often much more rewarding. So, why not try a wine from Europe’s oldest wine culture; you might just find your favourite new wine!

What do you know about Georgia? Maybe only that it’s a small country bordering Russia. Georgia’s landmass also borders Turkey with the Black Sea sitting on its West coast, giving it a warm and temperate climate, perfect for grape cultivation. Georgian’s have been exploiting their good fortune through wine vinification for at least 8,000 years.

This makes Georgia the oldest wine culture in Europe. No, you didn’t read that wrong. So, why has Georgian wine not spread across the world until now? The reason is bound up in the country’s difficult relationship with its neighbour. As a result, Georgian wine was banned from being exported for many years, however since 2007 the rule was lifted, allowing ambassadors like us to spread the word about the quality of Georgian wine.