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Georgia is a delightful and beautiful country! The combination of mild subtropical, Black sea, blooming valleys, foothills, rocky mountains, deep gorges, passing through the Caucasian ridge, – delight and captivate with its beauty. In the valleys located miles young vineyards. Georgia is one of the first countries where there are cultural grapes, which make real Georgian wine. Georgians are very sensitive and respectful of this industry, we can say even religious.
There is a huge amount of evidence that wine existed in Georgia since ancient times. Was discovered findings suggesting that wine-making has received considerable attention. During the excavation of the burial grounds of the bronze age were found in jars with traces of grape seed. The stones had imprints of grape vine found. Found equipment for making wine and dishes belong to the III-II Millennium BC.
In Eastern Georgia, is the region called Kakheti. It is the center of winemaking of Georgia from ancient times. It was here that the open method of wine production, which remains traditional to this day. The peculiarity of this method is that for the fermentation and aging of wines used special cone-shaped vessels. Their capacity was 500 gallons. Jugs buried in the ground so that the hole was at floor level. When this exposure does not occur extreme temperatures, thus, such conditions are very favorable for long-term storage of wines. After harvesting the crop is processed in a special winery – Marani. In large vats (sazanami), made of wood, the grapes are crushed underfoot. The juice flowed down special chutes, buried in the earth the jar for further fermentation, aging and storage.
The modern fermentation process is different. The grapes for 5 days ferments on the pulp. Then the juice is poured into a separate container for fermentation. Less expensive wines made from the husks of the remnants of the juice from the pulp. As for the white wine throughout the week is in the pulp, and wanders before the formation of the finished wine. This method of fermentation gives Georgian wines a pleasant tartness.
Consider the varieties of Georgian wines.
Tsinandali
A dry white wine. The pride of Georgian winemakers. Produced since 1886. The color of wine – pale straw, has a superb fruity bouquet, soft and delicate taste.
Akhasheni
Semi-sweet red wine. Produced since 1958. Has a strong pleasant bouquet, the color of the wine is a bright dark garnet, has a rare flavor with chocolate undertones.
Kindzmarauli
Semi-sweet red wine. Produced since 1942. The color of the wine – ripe cherry, has a fine bouquet, velvety taste. Is one of the most popular wines of Kakheti.
Saperavi
Red varietal dry wine. Produced since 1886. The color of wine – intense, thick, dark garnet. It has a peculiar harmonious taste, gives a pleasant tartness. It is recommended that when applying to the fatty dishes of Georgian cuisine.
Tbilisuri
White semi-dry wine. Has a light straw color. Has a harmonious sweet-sour taste and mild flavor and aroma of the grapes.
Kakheti
Natural white dry wine. Produced since 1948. The color of wine is Golden – amber, the aroma of the specific fruit.
Hereti
Natural white dry wine. Has a light straw color. Contains the fruit aroma, has a fresh and harmonious taste.
Alazani valley
White semi-sweet wine. Light straw color. Has a fine aroma, soft, fresh, harmonious taste.
Alazani valley
Semi-sweet red wine. Produced since 1977. Fresh bouquet and a harmonious taste will not leave indifferent wine lovers.
Napareuli
A dry red wine. Color – dark garnet. Has a delicate and harmonious taste and aroma with notes of prunes.
Mukuzani
Dry red wine. Produced since 1886. The color is dark garnet. He is characterized by an intense fruity aroma, complex bouquet, soft velvety taste and a lovely harmonious finish. Considered one of the best wines of Georgia.
Ojaleshi
Semi-sweet red wine. Produced since 1933. Has a dark ruby color. Has a harmonious taste and a delicate aroma of grapes.
Khvanchkara
Semi-sweet red wine. Dark ruby colour, strongly developed bouquet and aroma. Taste harmonious velvety with raspberry tones. Will make an excellent pair with all white meat dishes or venison.
There are many counterfeits of Georgian wine. You need to remember that this is a wine of Georgia should not be cheap – the cost must be at least $ 10 per bottle, and everyone’s favorite Khvanchkara – $ 15. It can be noted that the most counterfeited wines of Georgia. Dry wines are extremely difficult to forge – they have some natural tartness. But the tartness of sweet wines is not expressed and not everyone will be able to recognize a fake. In this white semisweet wine tartness and sweetness balanced. Remember, when you buy red wine – pay attention to the label, if it States that it is made from the same grape variety Khvanchkara, this wine is not worth buying. In fact, this wine is made from grapes of mujuretuli and Aleksandrouli.
