In the lush valleys and rolling hills of Georgia, nestled among the fertile soils of the Caucasus Mountains, lies an ancient and fascinating secret. It is here where the country's rich wine-making history, dating back more than 8,000 years, is being preserved and celebrated through the traditional Georgian method of crafting qvevri wine. This May, Georgian wine producers will unveil their latest masterpieces by opening the qvevri that have been maturing beneath the earth's surface, inviting the world to partake in this rare and extraordinary experience. The Qvevri Opening Process: The qvevri, an egg-shaped terracotta vessel used to ferment and store wine, has long been a symbol of Georgian winemaking heritage. In early autumn, after the grape harvest,...
Steeped in a winemaking history that spans over 8,000 years, Georgia is home to an ancient and fascinating process that has been carefully preserved throughout the ages: the qvevri method. At the heart of this tradition lies the qvevri, an egg-shaped terracotta vessel used for fermenting and storing wine. Every May, Georgian wine producers celebrate the culmination of their hard work and passion by opening these qvevri, unveiling the unique wines that have been maturing underground for months. This article delves into the details of the qvevri wine opening process and explores the intricate steps that make this age-old tradition truly one-of-a-kind. Preparing the Qvevri: wander-lush.org The journey of a qvevri wine begins in early autumn, when the grape harvest...
The good days are coming and to celebrate the occasion, we offer a special promotion on the wines below: Kisi, a semi-sweet white wine (too) easy to drink, with floral and white fruits notes Tsinandali, a dry white fringed of yellow fruits that will pair wonderfully with summer dishes Aleksandouli, a dry red wine with hints of red fruits and a touch of acidity for a fresh finish Kvareli, a dry red wine that bears on black fruits, quite round and powerful on the palate, to drink with your meats and cheeses Kindzmarauli, a semi-sweet red wine that is a sensation with its pomegranate and red berries aromas, to drink a little cool as an aperitif but also with strong / blue...
Yesterday on Friday evening, 9th March, we had the chance to be present to one of Fryday's networking event in Lausanne.
A wine bar was installed in the art gallery of Arts & Emotions where it was possible to try our wines from Duruji Valley estate. We were happy to receive an overall positive feedback from the crowd who were surprised of discovering wines from Georgia in Switzerland.
This is a great opportunity to share products from the oldest wine region in the world. If you think our services could be of an interest to one of your events, don't hesitate to reach out.
