Day 1 of Georgia Trade Mission with Khareba Winery

Day 1 of Georgia Trade Mission took place in Tbilis, Georgia. The Khareba Winery representatives shared the tradition, hiistory and portfolio of their Georgian wines from the prominent Khaheti region.

Khareba Winery is one of the largest and most famous wineries in Georgia. It is located in the Kvareli Municipality of the Kakheti region, known for its fertile land and ideal climate for viticulture. The winery was founded in 1962 and has a long history of producing high-quality wines using traditional Georgian methods. Khareba is known for its extensive network of underground wine cellars, which are carved into the surrounding hills and provide a cool, dark environment for storing wine. The cellars are over 7 kilometers long and can hold up to 8 million bottles of wine.

The winery produces a wide variety of wines, including Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Akhasheni, and Mtsvane. Saperavi is the most popular Georgian wine and is known for its rich, full-bodied flavor. Rkatsiteli is a white wine that is often used to make sparkling wine. Akhasheni and Mtsvane are also white wines, but they are typically drier and more crisp than Rkatsiteli. Thank you so much to Nino and Sophie for hosting such an in depth presentation.

The second part of the day, Serhat Narsap presented a masterclass of Georgian Wines. We explored the four of the six different viticulture zones of Georgia, the varietal expressions of and its unique terroirs.

Check out my reel on Day 1 GTM & Khareba