Posts about Georgian wine

A Georgian qvevri takes weeks or months to build before it ever holds wine. How master potters turn local clay into enormous vessels through hand-building, drying, firing, beeswax and burial in the cellar.

Discover how a traditional Georgian supra really works—from the role of the tamada and the meaning of alaverdi to toast traditions, wine and the etiquette every guest should know.

Experience Rtveli, Georgia's traditional grape harvest, where centuries-old winemaking traditions meet legendary hospitality. Running from late August through autumn, this vibrant season offers visitors the chance to pick grapes, press juice into traditional clay qvevri vessels, and share in an authentic supra feast. Discover when to visit and how to join the harvest in Kakheti.

Explore Georgia’s 8,000-year winemaking tradition through qvevri wines, indigenous grape varieties and intimate family wineries. This guide covers Kakheti and western wine regions, Rtveli, traditional supras and what to expect from an authentic Georgian wine tour

Discover Georgia’s extraordinary wine heritage through its indigenous grape varieties, traditional qvevri winemaking and distinctive regional appellations. From bold Saperavi and amber Rkatsiteli to rare Usakhelauri, Khvanchkara and Tvishi, explore the wines that define the world’s oldest winemaking tradition.