It has never been determined in which country the vine originated, but it is believed to have come from Asia. Probably, somewhere between the Black and Caspian Seas, in the region of present day Georgia.The history of winemaking in Georgia goes back to the second and third millennium B.C. a very long time to perfect our wines.
The archaeological findings leave little doubt that even in ancient times Georgians had mastered the art of fine wines. Georgian folklore bears witness to the people's love of the grapevine. Georgia adopted Christianity in the 4th century, and the first cross was made from vines to show the interwoven spirit of their faith. Vines were their most sacred treasures. For many centuries winemaking was of prime agricultural and economic importance to Georgia.
Georgia is blessed with a perfect balance of sun, temperate climate and hard working people, which led Georgians to develop a large variety of wines. There are almost 500 different varietals produced today. "Thanks to their extraordinary properties and characteristics" the wines of Georgia are well-known and loved all over the world. At many international exhibitions, Georgian wines have won numerous Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.