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Created page with "'''Georgia''' (Georgian: საქართველო, pronounced [sɑkʰɑrtʰvɛlɔ]) is widely regarded as the birthplace of wine, with archaeological evidence indicating viticulture as far back as 6000 BCE.<ref>Ghviniashvili, *Vine and Wine in Georgia*, Sakpatenti, 2016, p. 17.</ref> Located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Georgia has maintained a continuous winemaking tradition that is deeply embedded in its national identity. With over 500 i..." |
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In parallel, many producers—especially in export-focused sectors—use European-style stainless steel and oak vinification. These wines are often made with partial or full destemming, cultured yeasts, and controlled fermentation temperatures, aiming for cleaner profiles with international appeal.<ref>Robinson (ed.), *The Oxford Companion to Wine*, Oxford University Press, 2015, p. 320.</ref> | In parallel, many producers—especially in export-focused sectors—use European-style stainless steel and oak vinification. These wines are often made with partial or full destemming, cultured yeasts, and controlled fermentation temperatures, aiming for cleaner profiles with international appeal.<ref>Robinson (ed.), *The Oxford Companion to Wine*, Oxford University Press, 2015, p. 320.</ref> | ||
Georgia produces [[red wine|red]], [[white wine|white]], [[rosé wine|rosé]], [[sparkling wine|sparkling] and [[dessert wine|dessert]] wines. Dry styles dominate domestic production, while semi-sweet wines remain popular in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe. The appellation system, administered by the National Wine Agency, regulates production methods and origin labelling for PDO wines.<ref>National Wine Agency of Georgia, “Wine Regions of Georgia”, www.georgianwine.gov.ge.</ref> | Georgia produces [[red wine|red]], [[white wine|white]], [[rosé wine|rosé]], [[sparkling wine|sparkling]] and [[dessert wine|dessert]] wines. Dry styles dominate domestic production, while semi-sweet wines remain popular in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe. The appellation system, administered by the National Wine Agency, regulates production methods and origin labelling for PDO wines.<ref>National Wine Agency of Georgia, “Wine Regions of Georgia”, www.georgianwine.gov.ge.</ref> | ||
== Notable Grapes and Styles == | == Notable Grapes and Styles == | ||