Shrouded in history and mystery, Abkhazeti, on Georgia's eastern Black Sea coast, whispers tales of ancient winemaking traditions. Its fertile valleys, bathed in sunshine and cooled by sea breezes, were once home to flourishing vineyards. Unique local grape varietals, like Amlakhu and Chkhaveri, thrived in the region's specific terroir.
The primary grape varieties grown in Abkhazeti are Tsolikouri, Tsitska, and Krakhuna for white wines, and Ojaleshi and Avasirkhva for red wines. The region is known for producing dry and semi-sweet white wines, as well as full-bodied red wines.
The primary grape varieties grown in Abkhazeti are Tsolikouri, Tsitska, and Krakhuna for white wines, and Ojaleshi and Avasirkhva for red wines. The region is known for producing dry and semi-sweet white wines, as well as full-bodied red wines.
This region whispers secrets of ancient winemaking traditions, with evidence suggesting grape cultivation stretching back thousands of years. Imagine – while pyramids were still under construction in Egypt, Abkhazeti might have already been raising a toast to their own unique wines!