Georgia Flashcards
1
Q
What is qvevri?
A
A jar like a huge, pot-bellied amphore burried in the ground.
2
Q
What is chacha?
A
Is a mixture used in Georgia, that consists of trodden grapes, skins, stalks, and all. They put everything in the qvevri.
3
Q
How many recognised appellations does Georgia have?
A
18
4
Q
How many wine regions does Georgia have?
A
10
5
Q
What are the regions of Georgia?
A
Kakethi
Kartli
Meskheti
Imereti
Racha
Lechkhumi
Adjara
Guria
Samegrelo
Apkhazeti
6
Q
How do they call qvevri in Western Georgia?
A
Churi
7
Q
What are Imereti’s own grape varieties?
A
Tsitska and Tsolikouri
8
Q
What is the style of wine in Racha and Lechkhumi?
A
Naturally off-dry and semi sweet wines are made, as the grapes are often picked late.
9
Q
Name 5 Georgian producers!
A
Chateau Mukhrani
Marani
Vine Ponto
Chelti
Friend’s Cellar
