Georgia Flashcards
Name distilled spirt on Georgia?
Chacha
Name the wine that Jossif Stalin loved and how did he love do drink it?
Khvanchkhara with a shot of vodka inside
define the word Gvino?
The first word describing wine as we know it.
In what region are they making the most of the brandys in Georgia?
Kartli, right next to the capital Thibilisi
What is Qvervi?
Kvevri (Georgian: ქვევრი [kʰvɛvri]; also known as churi (ჭური) in Western Georgia) are large earthenware vessels used for the fermentation, storage and ageing of traditional Georgian wine. Resembling large, egg-shaped amphorae without handles, they are either buried below ground or set into the floors of large wine cellars.
How big are Qvervis?
Kvevris vary in size: volumes range from 20 litres to around 10,000; 800 is typical.
Name the wine region in Georgia that produces most of the wines?
kakheti
Tetra, Tsitska, Tsolikouri Alexandrouli, Mudzhuretuli, Usakhelouri, Orbeluri Odzhaleshi
Red or White?
Tetra, - W Tsitska,- W Tsolikouri -W Alexandrouli-R, Mudzhuretuli,-R Usakhelouri,-R Orbeluri-R Odzhaleshi-R
Why is the region Kartli famous? Brandy is not the answer:)
Archaeological excavations in the southern Georgian region of Kvemo Kartli (notably at Dangreuli Gora, Gadachrili Gora and in the village of Imiri) uncovered evidence of grape pips and kvevris dating back to the 6th millennium B.C
Tsinandali wine is made mainly from Rkatsitelis grape but it is allowed to use one more grape up to 15%. Name the grape?
Kakhuri Mtsvanet
What type of wines are Ateni and Atenuri?
Sparkling wines from Kartli region. Grapes are Chinuri and
Goruli Mtsvane+ Aligote
What means Mtsvane in Georgian?
In the Georgian language Mtsvane means green.
Pirosmani is what? shashlik place:)
Pirosmani is a semi-sweet white wine made from a 40% Tsolikauri, 60% Tsitska blend.
Who is Patrick Honnef and why is he famous?
Patrick Honnef - Winemaker, Viticulturist, CEO Château Mukhrani
Why is Sarajishvili famous?
Varietals: Chinuri, Tsitska, Goruli Mtsvane, Kakhuri Mtsvane
This state of the art brandy is a blend of fifteen vintages of brandy spirits produced according to the old recipes of JSC Sarajishvili distillery. Fermented and aged in French oak casks. It is distinguished by its shiny golden color, pleasant tones of oak, vanilla and chocolate, soft and velvet taste. Spirits included in its composition make the flavor rich and elegant.
