Cradle of viticulture: the best wines from Georgia

The wave of natural and orange wines that has swept the wine scene around the globe has an advantage for Georgian winemakers: the country is considered the inventor of this style, which is now in vogue worldwide, especially among a younger audience. To this day, the tradition of vinification in large clay vessels (qvevri) dug into the ground continues, even though a modern, high-performance wine industry has long since established itself in Georgia, which is strongly export-oriented. The fertile Caucasus region is considered the cradle of viticulture, with vines said to have been cultivated here for 8000 years.