Endemic grape varieties of Georgia, biodiversity, distribution, meaning.
Generally, Georgia has never been ascribed to the wine-growing countries of the Old World. Viticulture and wine production began here much earlier, and now, Georgia with its unique varieties, ancient technologies and modern approach to business is close to becoming a real discovery for connoisseurs of wine from around the world. Out of the 4000 varieties of grapes in Georgia, 530 have been described. Of these, more than 437 varieties have been preserved. The most ancient variety is "Usachelauri". The wine made from this grape variety is considered most valuable and expensive in Georgia. The cost of a liter of this wine is $90. This grape variety grows only in one small village of Lechkhumi. Many grape varieties grow in other regions of Georgia and many different wines are made therefrom. For example, in Kakheti white grape variety "Rkatsiteli" and red "Saperavi" are much appreciated. In Kartli, the white grape variety is cultivated with the variety "Chinuri", red "Tavkveri" and "Cabernet Savignon". In Imereti out of white grapes, the varieties "Tsolikouri" and "Tsitska"and out of the red "Dzvelshavi" are known, Out of the red grape variety of Samegrelo, Ojaleshi is very famous. In Guria, the white wine "Chkhaveri"and red wine "Aladasturi" are known.
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