Georgia Flashcards
Main grapes of Georgia
Mtsvane
Rkatsiteli
Saperavi
Main production regions of Georgia (5)
Kakheti* *most important
Kartli
Imereti
Racha-Lechkumi
Subtropical Zone
This region in Georgia grows 80% of wine grapes
Kakheti
Subregions of Kakheti (13)
Napareuli
Kindzmarauli
Tsinandali (most important)
Teilani
Kvareli
Gurjaani
Vazisubani
Mukuzani
Akhashani
Koteklu
Manavi
Kardenakhi
Tibaani
Kakheti in Georgia
Georgia’s winemaking goes back to this year
6,000 BCE
wild vines (Vitis vinifera silvestris) common in the country. Over 500 indigenous grapes and clones exist here.
How many authorized varieties in Georgia?
There are 37 authorized varieties; of these, the indigenous red Saperavi and white Rkatsiteli are the most cultivated.
What are Chacha?
Grape bunches in Georgia
How many recognized appellations in Georgia?
Georgia has 18 recognized appellations
10 regions of wine production in Georgia
Kakheti* (80% of production)
Kartli, Imereti, Racha, Lechkhumi, and Meskheti
Black sea subregions of Adjara, Guria, Samegrelo, and Apkhazeti