A culture in its own right, wine is a beverage that is even sacred among alcoholic drinks. Throughout history, wine has been a part of celebrations, the daily need for water and the treatment of many diseases. The story of wine goes back much further than one might think. Georgia, the ancient country of the Caucasus, is known as the homeland of wine. 

History Dates Back 8000 Years

The Georgian capital Tbilisi has witnessed a surprising discovery by archaeologists. In a mound called Gadachrili Gora in the southern part of the city, archaeologists discovered earthenware vessels decorated with grape shapes. These artifacts, dating back to the Stone Age, were put under scrutiny and opened the doors to a discovery that would have an impact on world wine history.

According to archaeological research, the grapes grown in the region at that time were directly used to make wine. In other words, the people who once lived in this ancient village were the world's oldest known wine producers. 

The part of the research where the grapes were made into wine was made possible thanks to the earthenware bowls found during the excavations. These earthenware pots were meticulously collected, and as a result of the research, wine remains were found.

A Flavor Known Only to True Wine Gourmets: Georgian Wine

Georgia, an ancient country, has a total population of 4 million today. The ancient country of the Caucasus is one of the places where the most delicious wines in the world are produced thanks to its climate and soil quality.

Georgia is home to more than 500 grape species, and there are about 50 grape species for the production of quality wine. The red grape varieties used for red wine are appreciated by world wine gourmets.

Red grapes such as Aladasturi, Aleksandrouli, Chkhaveri, Saperavi, Shavkapito, Takveri and Ojaleshi are known as the main ingredients of quality Georgian wines. Chinuri, Kisi, Rkatsiteli, Tsitska, Tsolikouri and Mtsvane are among the local varieties preferred for white wine production.

Kakheti, located in the eastern region of Georgia, is an important region for wine production. Home to about 100 different grape varieties, the region produces high quality wines.

Georgia, the Land of Fine Wines

For Georgians, wine is one of life's great pleasures. Although industrial wine production is one of the country's major sources of economic income, even today the vast majority of households make their own wine from the grapes they produce themselves.

 Ancient traditions and ways of doing things are still favored in many of these processes. That's why it's harder to find bad wine in Georgia. Even a wine sold in the neighborhood market can have a very delicious taste.

Although the ancient wine knowledge of Georgians is important for the reason why Georgian wines are so delicious, the Caucasian lands have a special structure for grapes. It is said that what makes Georgian wine good is the mineral water filtered from the Caucasus. The flavor and aroma of the grapes grown on soils fed by mineral water from the Caucasus Mountains are reflected in the wine.