Georgia – Birthplace of Wine

Georgia's strategic geographic location was not the country's only appeal to foreign invaders. Georgian land is one that is rich and fertile, producing a wide variety of agricultural products, including grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts. In fact, the word "Georgia" is translated to "agriculture" in old Greek. Throughout history, Georgians have pioneered new agricultural techniques and shared innovations with foreign visitors, spreading Georgian agricultural influence across several continents.

Cornerstone to the agricultural and cultural climate of Georgia is the cultivation and fermentation of grapes. Ancient Georgians are credited as the first winemakers, producing evidence of winemaking carbon dated back over 8,000 years. Georgia is home to over 500 varieties of indigenous grapes. Georgian wines have won countless international awards and been celebrated by Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D. Rosevelt.