Kartli, Georgia

The Kartli region of Georgia is known for producing high-quality wines from indigenous grape varietals using traditional winemaking techniques.

Regional History & Terroir: The Kartli region has a long history of winemaking, dating back over 8,000 years. The region has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, and a diverse terroir that includes clay, sand, and gravel soils. The region's hilly terrain provides a range of altitudes for grape cultivation.

Typical Grape Varietals: The region is known for growing indigenous grape varietals such as Chinuri, Goruli Mtsvane, and Shavkapito.

Regional Wine Styles: The Kartli region produces a range of high-quality wines, including dry, semi-sweet, and sweet white wines made from Chinuri and Goruli Mtsvane. The region also produces red wines made from Shavkapito, a grape varietal that is unique to the region. The traditional winemaking method of fermentation in qvevri (large clay vessels) is still widely used in the region, resulting in unique and complex flavors