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Georgia – a cradle of wine

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Georgia – a cradle of wine

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  1. Georgia – a cradle of wine Georgia – a cradle of wine, the place, where a human grew the grape vine and tasted wine for the first time. During archeological researches in the village “Telavi” 8000 years old grape seeds were found in wine jugs, also ceramic jugs of the same age. This fact shows that winemaking in Georgia is 7000 years old.

  2. Georgia – a cradle of wine "Georgia has produced the earliest evidence of wine selection and hence the emergence of the cultivated variety: Vitis vinifera sativa. Carbon-dating puts this change to domestication at about 5,000 BC." “The Vintner's Art", Hugh Johnson & JamesHalliday "The Transcaucasian region, home today to the Georgians, is one of Vitis vinifera sativa land and isbelieved to have been the place where grapes were first harvested to be made into wine some 7000 years ago.“ "VINOPOLIS World Wine Guide", Oz Clark

  3. Georgian Grape Varieties From 4000 varieties of vines known in the world, 500 are aboriginal varieties in Georgia. 62 of these varieties are included in the standard assortment. Georgian high-quality wine producing vines are Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, Mtsvane, Khikhvi, Kisi, Chinuri, Tsolikouri, Tsitska, Krakhuna, Aleksandrouli, Ojaleshi, Chkhaveri, Aladasturi and etc. Besides aboriginal vine varieties, in each part of Georgia imported vine varieties are widespread. These varieties are Aligote, Pinot, Chardone, Cabernet, Sovignon, Shasla, Khalili. They found new home on the ancient Georgian grounds. Today 500 vine varieties are known in Georgia. 28 of these varieties are commercially used, the rest belongs to the collection varieties.

  4. Georgian Wine growing Regions There are five main regions of viniculture, the principal region being Kakheti, which produces seventy percent of Georgia's grapes and 18 micro zones. Racha-Lechkhumi 1. Specific zone Tvishi2. Specific zone Khvanchkara Kakheti 1. Specific zone Kindzmarauli  8. Specific zone Vazisubani2. Specific zone Mukuzani  9. Specific zone Tibaani3. Specific zone Kvareli  10. Specific zone Kotekhi4. Specific zone Akhasheni   11. Specific zone Manavi5. Specific zone Tsinandali    12. Specific zone Kardenakhi6. Specific zone Napareuli  13. Specific zone Teliani 7. Specific zone Gurjaani 14. Specific zone Kakheti Imereti 1. Specific zone Sviri Kartli 1. Specific zone Ateni Black Sea Coastal Zone

  5. History of Teliani Valley The history of Teliani Valley started in XIX century… When at the place of the old wine cellar and winery of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, a two-storey, 150 thousand-bucket winery was built by the decree of the Russian Emperor’s brother Michael Romanov. In 1891 Mossano, French winemaker from Bordeaux was invited to this cellar.Mossano, French winemaker from Bordeaux was invited to this cellar. Mossano worked in Georgia for 9 years. He was first who introduced the European wine making technologies to Georgia from local vines. With his initiative various French grape species were brought to Georgia and cultivated. From all the foreign varieties Cabernet-Sauvignon, cultivated on Teliani Valley appeared to be the best. Mossano made Teliani wine from this grape. He send the first bottle to Emperor in Petersburg. The bottle had white paper attached saying “Cabernet-Sauvignon, From Teliani Valley 1893, Antoin Mossano”.  Emperor’s surrounding liked the wine very much. It was Mossano and wine Teliani, that made famous this small Valley situated on the fertile land of Kakheti. One can find Teliani and other Georgian-French wines and brandy of different harvests in old cellar of Tsinandali… More than a century has passed from the first harvest of Teliani, legend about Mossano has faded away, however, one thing has remain unchanged, this is Teliani Valley, under the name of which Georgian wine has been produced for more than a century.

  6. Awards of Teliani Valley Saperavi - Red Dry Wine 2005 vintage Commended 2007 IWC Commended 2007 IWC 2007 vintage Bronze medal 2010 IWSC Khvanchkara - Red Semisweet Wine 2007 vintage Bronze medal 2009 Wine for Asia Tvishi - White Semi sweetWine 2007 vintage Bronze medal 2008 IWC Commended 2010 IWC 2010 vintage Bronze medal 2011 IWC Kindzmarauli - Red Semisweet Wine 2006 vintage Bronze medal 2008 Decanter 2007 vintage Bronze medal 2009 IWSC Tsinandali - White Dry Wine 2006 vintage Commended 2008 IWC 2007 vintage Silver Medal 2009 Mondial /France Silver Medal Best in cClass 2009 IWSC Commended 2009 Decanter Bronze medal 2009 Wine for Asia Silver Medal 2010 IWC Bronze medal 2010 Decanter 2008 vintage Bronze medal 2011 IWSC Tsolikouri – White Dry Wine 2007 vintage Silver Medal 2009 Mondial /France Bronze medal 2009 IWSC Commended 2010 IWC 2010 vintage Bronze medal 2011 IWC Bronze medal 2011 IWSC Saperavi unfiltered – Red Dry Wine 2006 vintage Bronze medal 2008 IWSC Commended 2008 IWC Commended 2008 Decanter 2007 vintage Bronze medal 2009 IWSC Silver Medal 2009 Wine for Asia Commended 2010 Decanter Mukuzani – Red Dry Wine 2003 vintage Bronze medal 2006 Challenge International du Vine 2006 vintage Silver Medal 2009 Mondial /France Bronze medal 2009 IWSC 88 Points 2010 Wine Spectator Bronze medal 2010 IWSC Silver Medal 2010 IWC Silver Medal 2011 IWC Silver Medal 2011 IWSC

  7. Product Portfolio

  8. Red Wines Saperavi Unfiltered Unfiltered red dry wine Saperavi made from hand-selected premium Saperavi grapes variety grown in Tsinandali vineyards. Classic aromatic display of roasted coffee, black plumps, ripe cherries and hint of vanilla. The oak is beautifully rated into elegant, young Saperavi having full body. Grape variety – 100% SaperaviAppellation – Kakheti regionAged in oak barrel for 12 moths timeKeep at -5-15 ᵒCEnjoy at -12-15ᵒC This wine is recommended with stake, lamb and fried champignons

  9. Red Wines Mukuzani Appellation controlled red dry wine “Mukuzani ”is made from the Saperavi grape variety grown in Mukuzani specific viticulture district of Kakheti. This outstanding wine is aged in oak barrels for twelve month. It has a dark-ruby color and is characterized by a gentle bouquet and a smooth aroma. Grape variety – 100% SaperaviAppellation – Mukuzani specific zone aged in oak barrel for 12 moths timeKeep at -5-15 ᵒCEnjoy at -12-15ᵒC We recommend this delightful wine with barbecued veal or ham.

  10. Red Wines Saperavi Table red dry wine “Saperavi” is made from the Saperavi grape variety grown in Kakheti. It is a dark-ruby colored wine characterized by a sharp, harmonious flavor and pleasant aftertaste. Grape variety – 100% SaperaviAppellation – Kakheti regionAged in oak barrel for 3 moths timeKeep at -5-15 ᵒCEnjoy at -12-15ᵒC We recommend this wine with barbecued beef or pork.

  11. Red Wines Khvanchkara Appellation controlled red semi-sweet wine “Khvanchkara” is made from the Mujuretuli and Alexandrouli grape varieties grown in the Khvanchkara specific viticulture district of Racha. It has a dark-ruby color, a well-developed varietal aroma and a velvety taste with a raspberry flavor. Grape variety – Mujuretuli, AlexandrouliAppellation – Khvanchkara specific zone Keep at -5-15 ᵒCEnjoy at -12-15ᵒC It’s delicious with fruits, sweets, nuts and other deserts.

  12. Red Wines Kindzmarauli Appellation controlled red naturally semi-sweet wine “Kindzmarauli” is made from the Saperavi grape variety grown in the Kindzmarauli specific viticulture district of Kakheti. It has a dark-red color, characterized by strong bouquet and a harmonious velvety taste. Grape variety – 100% SaperaviAppellation – Kindzmarauli specific zone Keep at -5-15 ᵒCEnjoy at -12-15ᵒC It’s delicious with fruits, sweets, nuts and other deserts.

  13. RedWines Georgian-French collection Caberne-Saperavi This elegant wine is a blend of equal parts of Saperavi and Cabernet-Sauvignon. It was fermented in oak vats and aged in French oak barrels for 12 month. This wine has dark ruby color and rich aromas of red cherry. Black currant, plums and hint of vanilla. This round wine has smooth and long pleasant aftertaste. Grape variety – 50% Cabernet-Sauvignon an 50% Saperavi Appellation – Teliani specific zone Aged in oak barrel for 12 moths time Keep at -5-15 C Enjoy at -12-15 C Perfect for pairing with steak, meat and barbeque

  14. Red Wines Alazani Valley Red Table red semi-sweet wine “Alazani Valley” is made from the Saperavi grape variety grown in Kakheti. The wine is a red color. It has a palatable fresh bouquet and a velvety harmonious taste. Grape variety – 100% SaperaviAppellation – Kakheti regionKeep at -5-15 ᵒCEnjoy at -12-15ᵒC It’s delicious with fruits, sweets.

  15. White Wines Tsinandali Aged in Oak Appellation controlled white dry wine “Tsinandali Aged in Oak” is made of hand-selected Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes varieties, from low cropping old vines from Tsinandali vineyards. This wine shows great length of palate dominated by citrus flavors, white peach, tropical flavors and soft touches of French oak. This wine was aged in French oak barrels for 9 month. Grape variety – Rkatsiteli, MtsvaneAppellation – Tsinandali specific zone Aged in oak barrel for 9 moths timeKeep at -5-20 ᵒCEnjoy at -8-12ᵒC Enjoy with seafood and white meats.

  16. White Wines Tsolikouri White dry wine “Tsolikouri” is made from the Tsolikouri grape variety cultivated in the Tvishi specific viticulture district of Lechkhumi. The wine has a light-amber color and a fresh, delicate taste with a fruity aroma. Grape variety – 100% Tsolikouri Appellation – Tvishi specific zone Keep at -5-20 ᵒCEnjoy at -8-12ᵒC It’s delicious with any white meat and mushrooms.

  17. White Wines Tvishi Appellation controlled white semi-sweet wine “Tvishi” is made from the Tsolikouri grape variety cultivated in the Tvishi specific viticulture district of Lechkhumi. The wine has a light-amber color and a fresh, delicate taste with a fruity aroma. Grape variety – 100% TsolikouriAppellation – Tvishi specific zone Keep at -5-20 ᵒCEnjoy at -8-12ᵒC It’s delicious with fruits, sweets, nuts and other deserts.

  18. White Wines Georgian-French collection Chardonnay-Rkatsiteli This wine is made using two unique grape varieties. Pleasantly balanced blend of Chardonnay and Rkatsiteli. Rich and refreshing. With a tasty core of ripe pear, pineapple and nectarine. Broad and elegant. With a long pleasant aftertaste. Grape variety – 50% Rkatsiteli and 50% Chardonnay Appellation – Kakheti region Aged in oak barrel for 3 moths time Keep at -5-20 C Enjoy at -8-12 C This wine is recommended with fish and seafood.

  19. Chacha Georgian National beverage

  20. Chacha Honey Georgian grape vodka is distilled on honeycomb applying to the traditional Georgian grappa making method. Its distinctive flavor lies in it’s a very origin of honey. Chacha has clarity of morning dew, pronounced honey aromas, a singular purity and softness of taste. Volume – 500 mgAlcohol -42% Chacha Ice For lovers of strong drink Chacha recommended to consume in its purest form. For the delicate nature and for lovers of exquisite taste used as an aperitif, is now increasingly as the main drink an informal meal, especially in winter Volume – 500 mgAlcohol -50%

  21. Famous people choose Teliani Valley

  22. Famous people choose Teliani Valley

  23. Famous people choose Teliani Valley

  24. Famous people choose Teliani Valley

  25. Famous people choose Teliani Valley

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