History
Georgia is one of the most ancient winemaking countries in the world, with an uninterrupted wine culture spanning more than 8,000 years Archaeological discoveries of cultivated grape pips and wine-related artifacts dating back to the VI–V millennium BC confirm Georgia as the probable birthplace of wine.
Throughout millennia, Georgian viticulture has preserved unique traditions, most notably the qvevri winemaking method, which remains unchanged to this day. In 2013, UNESCO recognized this ancient technique as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, acknowledging wine as an inseparable element of Georgian culture.
Georgia is home to over 525 indigenous grape varieties, of which around 25 are widely used today. Many others were considered lost but are now being rediscovered and revived, continuing Georgia’s role as a living cradle of wine civilization.
