Kakheti - the cradle of winemaking

Georgia is considered the cradle of winemaking. In 1965, in the valley of Shulaveri (Marneuli), archaeological excavations showed evidence that this drink was made in Georgia as early as 7000-8000 BC. Visit Kakheti, taste the live wines of this blessed region.

You may doubt that archaeological excavations that have found ancient traces of winemaking were in Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan. Yes, but the antiquity of Georgian seeds and the perfection of their species are recognized by the international scientific community.

American professor Mark Govern will be quoted as saying: Georgia is the homeland of wine. According to the data of the late Stone Age, the Neolithic wine culture, which came from Georgia, was established in the economic and cultural life of mankind.

According to legend, St. Nino, who baptized Georgians, bringing Christianity to the country, entered Georgia, holding a cross of vine, which was fastened by her own hair. Since then, the vine has become a symbol of Orthodoxy for Georgians. And today on the territory of Kakheti - in the region of winemaking there is a monastery of St. Nino, where the saint is buried. This place is also valuable for its peaceful view, from where you can see the entire Alazan valley.

The vine is always mentioned in Georgian fairy tales, legends and songs. In the 9th century, Georgia even had an academy, which included a winemaking department. In the 12th century, the great Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli studied at this academy.

For centuries, winemaking was the basis of Georgian agriculture. Now in Georgia there are about 500 names of vine.

I invite you to visit the region of winemaking - Kakheti. You will have the opportunity to taste wines, learn many more facts about winemaking and Georgian traditions. This is a good opportunity to appreciate the bright and always warm Georgian flavor.