Russia imposed an embargo on wine from Georgia in 2006, resulting in an immediate 50% loss in exports. Many of the country's vineyards have found new markets but sales are still below pre-2006 levels.
Grapes of wrath —
Russia imposed an embargo on wine from Georgia in 2006, resulting in an immediate 50% loss in exports. Many of the country's vineyards have found new markets but sales are still below pre-2006 levels.
While the sales of wine from Georgia are still below pre-embargo levels, the value has doubled in the last five years. Boutique winery Schuchmann Wines retails their product at between $10 and $20.
The cost of the embargo —
While the sales of wine from Georgia are still below pre-embargo levels, the value has doubled in the last five years. Boutique winery Schuchmann Wines retails their product at between $10 and $20.
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Wine is a part of Georgia's culture and national identity and supported by the country's president Mikheil Saakashvili (pictured right).
Part of the country's identity —
Wine is a part of Georgia's culture and national identity and supported by the country's president Mikheil Saakashvili (pictured right).
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With over 500 endemic varieties of grapes, Georgia is one of the world's most diverse countries for types of wine.
A wine for every palate —
With over 500 endemic varieties of grapes, Georgia is one of the world's most diverse countries for types of wine.
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Wine-making in Georgia dates back over 8,000 years. Many vineyards have retained traditional methods.
A culture of wine —
Wine-making in Georgia dates back over 8,000 years. Many vineyards have retained traditional methods.
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