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Kakheti among world’s top 10 wine regions you should visit
26 August, 2016

                                                              

Kakheti region of Georgia was named among world’s 10 wine regions one should visit. 

Here is what the article published by Vinepair says:

"If there’s a beverage worth traveling for, it’s wine. That’s why finding the next great wine region has become something of an unending treasure hunt for an increasing number of intrepid oenophiles.

For anyone dreaming of a wine-fueled vacation in 2016 that takes you off the beaten track, the 10 regions below will surely fit the bill. Some (like Kakheti) have been around for thousands of years, while others (like Ningxia) are only just beginning to blossom and make a name for themselves internationally. All lie in areas of astounding beauty, allowing you to pair intriguing wines with a heavy dose of wonder.

It’s home to 500 varietals of grapes, has a history of cultivating them that spans more than 8,000 years and, oh, by the way, is the birthplace of wine production in the world. So why isn’t everyone racing to visit the Republic of Georgia? Good question! But that’s almost certainly going to change in the coming years as quality increases and the nation’s tourism board recognizes the potential of regions like Kakheti. Just an hour west of 

the capital Tbilisi, Kakheti produces more than 60 percent of the nation’s wine. The varietals may not be familiar (ever heard of Saperavi, Mtsvane, Chinuri or Rkatsiteli?), nor is the style of winemaking conventional by modern standards (much of the fermentation takes place in clay jars, called qvevri), but you won’t hear anyone complaining about the taste. Views of the surrounding Caucasus Mountains are an added bonus," reads the article
 

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