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For the past 25 years, Georgia has been reviving its unique winemaking tradition and rediscovering the authenticity of local grape varieties
In 1997, the number of producers has grown from several to more than 1,300 now
Wine is perhaps more important to Georgia than to any other country, and its people firmly believe that their country is the birthplace of wine
But Georgian wines are still largely unknown in the West
Lisa Granik, who has been visiting Georgia for 30 years, begins her book The Wines of Georgia by offering a quick tour of the country's history and an analysis of its intricate geology; then he switches to Georgian wine culture
It explains not only winemaking methods and viticulture, but also the central role of wine in Georgian culture
Georgia has more than 400 native Vitis vinifera grape varieties; Granik introduces the most commonly planted grapes and many 'lost' varieties that have been revived
In the second half of the book, the main regions are detailed
Of Georgia's 20 PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) sites, 15 are in the eastern Kakheti region
With a 900-year history of wine education, this fertile wine-growing region is home to qvevri, the conical clay pot that many consider to be a symbol of Georgian winemaking
The farther west, the less populated the regions are; Some places are still pioneering wine-producing areas, with more amateur and self-taught producers
While granik gives details of important producers, it also offers places to visit, food and beverage and accommodation suggestions for those visiting the country
This comprehensive work on Georgian wine is an essential reference for anyone studying or producing wine today
Author: Lisa Granik, MW
Paperback
288 pages
Dimensions: Height 234 mm x Width 156 mm x Thickness 20 mm
