By decree of the Government of Georgia, May 8 has been declared National Wine Day in Georgia.
Georgian wine made using the traditional qvevri method—recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—comes to life in spring.
The results of many years of scientific research conducted within the framework of the state program “Scientific Research and Popularization of Georgian Vine and Wine Culture” have shown that wine was being produced on the territory of Georgia 8,000 years ago, and this tradition has continued uninterrupted to the present day.
As part of the research confirming that Georgia is the birthplace of wine, archaeological excavations began in the month of May.
Georgian wine, with its 8,000-year continuous history, will be celebrated annually on May 8 as National Wine Day.
