Georgian grapes

Explore Georgia's unique native grape varieties, each reflecting the country's diverse regions and centuries-old winemaking heritage

About Georgian grapes

Georgia is home to over 500 indigenous grape varieties, more than almost any other country in the world. This extraordinary diversity reflects thousands of years of cultivation, adaptation, and preservation in the birthplace of wine.

From Kakheti's sunny valleys to Imereti's misty hills to the subtropics of the Black Sea coast, each grape carries the terroir's whisper: flavor, texture, resilience. Many varieties are used in both qvevri (skin contact) and modern fermentation styles, producing whites, reds, amber wines, and naturally sweet wines.

Many of Georgia's native grapes are used in both modern and traditional qvevri winemaking, producing a wide spectrum of styles - from crisp whites to amber wines, bold reds to naturally semi-sweet treasures. Their resilience and character have earned them growing recognition on the global stage.

Exploring Georgian grapes is like traveling through time: each variety is a story of the land, the people, and the centuries-old culture of winemaking that continues to thrive today.

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Explore Georgian indigenous grapes

Below is a curated list of key Georgian grape varieties. Each links to a deeper profile with regional use, style, tasting notes, and more.

Georgian wine heritage

8000 years of living winemaking tradition

From qvevri buried beneath the soil of village cellars to the vineyards of Kakheti and Imereti, Georgian wine has always been part of daily life. Tradition here isn't frozen in the past - it's practiced every harvest, through natural fermentation, indigenous grapes, and families who continue to make wine the way they always have. This living culture, recognized by UNESCO, is why Georgia is considered the world's oldest continuously active winemaking country.