Georgia – “Cradle of Wine”

Georgia is the birthplace of wine; the technology of making this wonderful liquid has been perfected over centuries; the customs and traditions of drinking wine are unique, and the nature of the Georgian people, for whom treating a guest with wine is still the most significant aspect of tradition.

For centuries, these amazing people have been engaged in viticulture and grape-growing (up to 525 varieties of grapes survive today), making clay winemaking vessels (Qvevri), which they placed in the ground, and prepared for the storage of delicious dry wines with tannin.

The way of life of the Georgian people, their hospitality, the Georgian Supra  (feast) with toasts, delicious dishes, multi-voiced songs, Qvevri wine and, of course, inimitable eloquent toastmaster  are also unique.

The traditional Georgian method of making Qvevri wine is 8000 years old and has been designated a Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

Why you should go right now:

 Travel to a small, beautiful country with hospitable and generous people who follow various outstanding traditions. Visit centuries-old ancestral wine cells to discover their prehistoric culture and, 8000-year-old winemaking technology. Witness a master class of making Qvevri and try the world's best tasting natural home-made Qvevri wines. Become integrated into a local community for a short time and have a life-changing experience.

All tours include a tasting of various types of natural Qvevri wine produced using ancient Georgian technology.