Wines of Georgia: an overview

Not so long ago, UNESCO decided to include in the list of the intangible heritage of mankind the Georgian way of winemaking. If in the whole world the wort is kept in barrels, in this Caucasian country, or rather in its region of Kakheti, huge clay jugs - kvevri - are used in production. Mezgu folded into giant, two meters tall, amphorae, after which they buried them in the ground. Rocky ground and sharp fluctuations of mountain climate create unique faults of Georgia. Each class has its own taste palette, aroma, history. Coming to this sunny hospitable region, the main thing is not to get lost and choose from excellent and just good drinks (as there are no bad wines here) the best.

Dry vintage

In Georgia, the old Soviet classification of wines is adopted . Therefore, the word "branded" means the abbreviation DOC adopted in the countries of Western Europe , which means "quality control by origin". Thus it is noted that vines for the production of this drink grow only in this region, and nowhere else. These are the best wines of Georgia. Of the white varieties, we can not fail to mention the pride of the country and the laureate of numerous international contests Tsinandali. Also wonderful are "Gurjaani" , "Tibaani" and "Manawi."

Vintage red wines of Georgia Also above all praise. Four gold and six silver medals won at international competitions dry "Teliani". Here is a vivid example of how a typical French variety of Cabernet-Sauvignon vines in the sunny mountain range generates bunches with an unusual taste of ripe cherries and the smell of violets. Little is inferior to Teliani and Napareuli, Kvareli, "Mukuzani". All these high-quality products are aged in oak barrels for at least three years.

Ordinary wines of Georgia

These drinks with a small amount of sugar (dry), although not kept for as long as vintage, and are made from pulp, and not from wort, are nevertheless very worthy. "Kakheti" and "Shuamta" go through the process of fermentation in clay kvevri. Saperavi is a local variety of vine grown especially for these soils, climate, and relief. The grapes ripen late, which gives this wine a dry note of autumn. But that's not all.

Semi-dry and semisweet wines of Georgia

From the first cohort you can advise white "Tbilisuri", pink "Sachino" and red Pirosmani. In their production, Saperavi grape varieties and new European technologies are used. But for semisweet alcoholic drinks are taken very regional varieties of berries. Therefore, the faults of "Twishi", "Tetra" and "Savane" (white), as well as "Khvanchkara", "Kindzmarauli" and "Akhasheni" (red) are considered vintage.

Dessert and liqueur wines of Georgia

Contrary to the popular opinion that there are no sweet drinks in the country, they are still there, and very good-looking. "Anaga" reminds of the taste of Madeira - dark amber, rich, with a long aftertaste with notes of almonds and chocolate. "Saami" is easy to drink, although it contains seventeen degrees. Pomegranate color "Salhino" is a typical liqueur wine, as well as white "Khikhvi".

In a word, make a choice and enjoy it!