[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-earliest-traces-of-wine-georgia-en":3},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"excerpt":7,"publishedAt":8,"readingMinutes":9,"image":10,"category":13,"contentHtml":14,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":16,"updatedAt":17,"alternates":18,"related":20},"b95f9bc5-2bad-4c1d-ad94-b94ed0b70e9c","earliest-traces-of-wine-georgia","Discovering the Earliest Traces of Wine in Georgia: A 3,000-Year Journey Through Time","Today we’re bringing you a fabulous journey… Get ready to travel back in time as we dive into the fascinating history…","2024-03-14T10:00:03+00:00",3,{"id":11,"url":12},"c44c7153-e8d0-41fe-9f6a-ab5d8e7dcecb","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fenolovers\u002Farticles\u002Fb95f9bc5-2bad-4c1d-ad94-b94ed0b70e9c\u002Fcloseup-foto-hojas-parra-verde-hermoso-paisaje-verde-scaled.jpg",null,"\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Today we’re bringing you a fabulous journey… Get ready to travel back in time as we dive into the fascinating history of the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>earliest traces of wine\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>, straight from Georgia, an astonishing \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>3,000 years\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan> ago!\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-25333 size-medium\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fenolovers\u002Farticles\u002Fb95f9bc5-2bad-4c1d-ad94-b94ed0b70e9c\u002Fclassic-red-georgian-wine-table-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>In a corner of the world where the land is steeped in history and tradition blends with legend, we find \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>Georgia, the cradle of wine\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>. Yes, you heard that right! Georgians don’t just know how to celebrate with a good glass of wine – they can also claim the title of pioneers in making our favourite drink.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Millennia ago, long before the word ‘winery’ was invented or wine tasters started debating tasting notes, the ancient inhabitants of Georgia were already \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>growing vines and fermenting grapes to make wine\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>. Incredible, right?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>But how do we know this? Well, we don’t need a time machine to find out. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>ceramic amphorae dating back 3,000 years\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>, decorated with symbols and designs depicting scenes of the grape harvest and winemaking. Just imagine the parties they must have thrown with those ancient brews!\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-25335 size-full\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fenolovers\u002Farticles\u002Fb95f9bc5-2bad-4c1d-ad94-b94ed0b70e9c\u002Fgallery-old-distillery-corridor-with-old-wine-jugs-time-travel-along-popular-routes-wine-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The most surprising thing is that this age-old tradition has been no passing fad. Georgians have kept their wine culture alive over the centuries, perfecting their\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb> winemaking techniques \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>and preserving \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>native grape varieties \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>that are true oenological gems.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-25334 size-medium\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fenolovers\u002Farticles\u002Fb95f9bc5-2bad-4c1d-ad94-b94ed0b70e9c\u002Fgeorgian-khachapuri-served-wood-pizza-board-with-red-wine-289x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"300\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>And what about those amphorae? Well, it turns out they weren’t just containers for wine – they were also a\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb> form of communication\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>! The ancient Georgians engraved messages, symbols and details about winemaking on them, giving us a unique window into the past and helping us better understand their relationship with this very special drink.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>But wait, there’s more! Georgia’s wine tradition goes beyond simply making it. For Georgians, wine is much more than a drink: it’s a \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>symbol of hospitality, unity and celebration\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>. From the famous\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb> ‘supras’, traditional feasts \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>where wine flows freely and songs echo through the mountains, to the colourful harvest festivals that pay tribute to the grape and the hard work of the winegrowers, wine is rooted in the heart and soul of Georgia.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>So next time you raise your glass of wine, take a moment to reflect on the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>thousands of years of history and tradition \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan>behind every sip. And who knows, perhaps you’ll find yourself transported to the ancient lands of Georgia, where wine flows like the River Kura and the fun never ends.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>All in all, the\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb> earliest traces of wine in Georgia\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan> are much more than just a chapter in the history of wine. They bear witness to a passionate culture, rooted in the land and in the traditions of a people who have known how to value and honour this precious drink over the centuries. Cheers to that, Enolovers!\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>","The Earliest Traces of Wine in Georgia: 3,000 Years","Travel back 3,000 years to Georgia, the cradle of wine: ancient amphorae, supra feasts and a wine culture that’s still going strong today.","2026-09-16 16:58:26",{"en":5,"es":19},"descubriendo-los-primeros-vestigios-del-vino-en-georgia-un-viaje-de-3000-anos-en-el-tiempo",[]]