Georgian Wine Presented in Canada at One of the Most Prestigious Festivals

With the organization of the National Wine Agency and the support of the Embassy of Georgia in Canada, Georgian wine was showcased at one of the most prestigious wine and spirits festivals in Montreal, “La Grande Dégustation de Montréal.”

The festival, now in its 15th year, is considered one of the largest events in the Québec region, attracting up to 10,000 visitors annually.

Guests had the opportunity to taste nine types of Georgian wines already available on the Québec and Ontario markets.

There was significant interest in Georgian wine from festival attendees — an important factor for raising awareness of Georgia and promoting Georgian wine. The event was attended by wine professionals, journalists, wine writers, and importers from various countries around the world.

The festival featured wines from Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Greece, Romania, and other countries.

Georgia was represented at the event by Salome Kurasbediani, Chargé d’Affaires of Georgia in Canada, along with representatives of the Embassy.

In recent years, Georgian wine exports to Canada have shown steady annual growth. According to 2024 data, nearly 200,000 liters of wine were exported to Canada — a 16% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue from wine exports amounted to USD 1.1 million, marking a 35% increase year-on-year.

The growth trend continues in 2025 as well. According to data for the first 10 months of the year, 193,000 liters of wine have been exported, reflecting a 19% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue from Georgian wine exports to Canada for the 10-month period reached 1.2 million GEL, which is 32% higher than the previous year’s figure.