The American publication New York Post publishes an article about Georgian wine.

“The country of Georgia… With an 8,000-year history, Georgia is the world’s oldest continuous winemaking nation, predating traditional European wine regions”, said Ruso Chochishvili, cofounder and owner of Kapistoni Winery. Despite its small size, Georgia boasts over 500 indigenous grape varieties.

Don’t know where to begin? Nikoloz Pataridze, cofounder of Vinoveli, suggests starting in Kakheti. “It’s the heart of Georgian winemaking”, he said.

During your trip, be sure to sample qvevri wines made in large clay vessels buried underground for fermentation and storage. The ancient technique was officially recognized by UNESCO in 2013 as a significant cultural heritage practice”, - reads the article.