num_pages: 300
description: Recipient of the Geoffrey Roberts Award, this book delves head first into the 8,000 year-old wine traditions of the Republic of Georgia. A storied past, this mountainous country on the Black Sea is finally getting recognition for its unique and wonderful wines and grapes including Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, Chinuri, Krakhuna, Kisi, and over 400 more. Made in both the "international method" of barrel and tank aging as well as the ancient method of terracotta pots called "kvevri", Georgia offers up a wine for everyone and delicious local dishes to accompany them. This is your complete guide to the wines, food, and people of this beautiful land.Author and wine expert, Miquel Hudin was awarded "Best Drink Writer of 2017" by the prestigious Fortnum &amp; Mason Awards.
language: English
title: Georgia: A guide to the cradle of wine
publisher: Vinologue