Shamakhi

Shamakhi, also known by its historical name Shirvan, is a district west of Baku, Azerbaijan's capital. Shamakhi was once a flourishing city on the Silk Road trade route. Today, it's a center for viticulture (grape growing) and wine production.

The main grape varieties grown in Shamakhi include Madrasa, Bayanshira, and Muscat. Madrasa is a red grape variety that is used to produce full-bodied, tannic wines with flavors of dark fruit and spice. Bayanshira is another red grape variety that is known for producing wines with a deep color and flavors of blackberry and plum. Muscat is a white grape variety that is used to produce aromatic, sweet wines.

The main grape varieties grown in Shamakhi include Madrasa, Bayanshira, and Muscat. Madrasa is a red grape variety that is used to produce full-bodied, tannic wines with flavors of dark fruit and spice. Bayanshira is another red grape variety that is known for producing wines with a deep color and flavors of blackberry and plum. Muscat is a white grape variety that is used to produce aromatic, sweet wines.

Shamakhi was once nicknamed the "City of 40,000 Wine Cellars." While the exact number might be a historical exaggeration, it highlights the immense importance winemaking once held in Shamakhi's culture and economy.