Georgia Flashcards
Most planted red and white grapes of Georgia
- Saperavi
- Rkatsiteli
What are the underground amphoras used for fermentation in Georgia called
Qvevri
How do you call the whole cluster fermentation in Georgia
Chacha
Name the most important Georgian wine region.
What percentage of production is it responsible for?
- Kakheti
- 80% of production
What is the scientific name for the wild vines growing in Georgia
Vitis Vinifera Silvestris
How many authorized grapes are in Georgia
37
How many recognized appellations are in Georgia
18 or 24
What is the climate in Georgia
Moderate to Sub-Tropical in parts
Soils of Kakheti
Red Clay, calcareous and alluvial in parts
What is the temperature summation in Kakheti
3800 to 4000 hours
How long is Georgian wine typically macerated for
up to 6 months
Name the regions of Georgia
- Abkhazia (Apkhazeti)
- Samegrelo
- Guria
- Adjara
- Imereti
- Lechkhumi
- Racha
- Meskheti
- Kartli
- Kakheti
