Georgian wine is one of the most important symbols of our identity. It was on this very land, 8,000 years ago, that the great, unbroken tradition of winemaking began - a tradition that has significantly shaped our country’s history and culture. The Prime Minister of Georgia said this at the conference dedicated to National Wine Day.

As he noted, wine is an inseparable part of Georgian traditions and hospitality, while more than 525 endemic grape varieties represent the wealth that secures Georgia’s position as one of the world’s leaders in the field.

“I am pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the opening of the conference dedicated to National Wine Day, which focuses on discussing the prospects of Georgian wine in the global market. Georgian wine is one of the most important symbols of our identity. It was on this very land, 8,000 years ago, that the great, unbroken tradition of winemaking began - a tradition that has significantly shaped our country’s history and culture. Wine is an inseparable part of our traditions and hospitality. From the very beginning, the grapevine became a national value that has defined our identity throughout the millennia.

In 2017, the global scientific community officially recognized Georgia as the cradle of wine civilization. Furthermore, in 2013, the traditional Georgian method of making wine in Qvevri was granted the status of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, which serves as a testament to the uniqueness of this method. More than 525 endemic varieties represent the wealth that secures Georgia's position as one of the world's leaders”, - said Irakli Kobakhidze.