Georgian wine export opportunities increases in Japan
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Georgian wine is gaining popularity and making an impression in Japan.
Georgian National Wine Agency reported Japan was among the top ten export markets where Georgia exported its wine in 2014.
Meanwhile as for this year, between January and July the amount of Georgian wine exported to Japan increased by 10 percent. In these seven months Georgia exported 90,194 bottles of wine to Japan.
Georgia’s Ambassador to Japan Levan Tsintsadze thought the increasing number of Georgian wine degustation events, seminars and exhibitions played a key role in raising awareness of Georgian wine among Japanese consumers.
Georgia regularly participates in various large-scale exhibitions such as Foodex Japan and Wine and Gourmet, which are considered as some of the best methods for invading Asian market,” Tsintsadze told local news agency Newspress.
In recent times Georgian wine was recognised among the best in the world at wine competitions held in Japan. Georgian wine won Diamond, Double Golden and Silver awards at the Sakura Japan Women Wine Awards and a Golden award at the Japan Wine Challenge.
Meanwhile, the two countries strengthened joint efforts to show their culture abroad. Georgia’s Ambassador to Japan said they had created a "precedent of successful cooperation” in this direction.
Georgia and Japan jointly promoted their cuisine at the Expo Milano 2015. Japan showcased its Washoku cuisine while Georgia offered its traditional Qvevri wine to guests. The exhibition was held on October 2, 2015,” Tsintsadze said.
Japan was also strongly interested in Georgia’s positive business environment.
Last year a mission from ROTOBO, the Japan Association for Trade with Russia and NIS (Newly Independent States), visited Georgia to explore investment potential in the country. Again in 2014 the delegation from Japanese corporation Marubeni visited Georgia. The largest Japanese companies Itochu, NEC (Nippon Electric Company) and Mitsui were also interested in Georgia,” Tsintsadze said.
The Georgian delegate also highlighted Japan strongly supported Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and welcomed its integration with European and Euro-Atlantic structures.
Georgia’s Badagoni wine was one of the winners of the 18th annual Japan Wine Challenge, held in Tokyo from August 28-30.
The sixth edition of Wine and Gourmet Japan is here, where exhibitors from 20 countries, including debutant Georgia, are presenting their products at the large-scale wine and gourmet food trade fair.
Georgian wine is gaining recognition in Asia and especially among Japanese women, who recently rewarded Chkhaveri wine from Guria in Georgia’s west with a Diamond Trophy.
After successfully delighting taste buds all over Europe, Georgian wine is continuing to make an impression around the world. Next destination – Asia.
Georgia has exported 28,101,431 bottles of wine to 42 countries in the first 10 months of 2015, generating $77.2 million USD.
Georgia has exported 36,071,399 bottles of wine to 46 countries in 2015, generating $98.1 million USD.
The year has started positively for Georgia, with millions of dollars flowing into the economy from increasing wine and brandy sales to export markets all over the world.
An international wine competition judged exclusively by Japanese female wine specialists awarded nine Georgian wines with Double Gold, Gold and Silver medals.
Eight Georgian wines are being showcased at the 41st International Food and Beverage Exhibition (FOODEX JAPAN) in Japan – the largest annual food and beverage tradeshow in Asia.
Georgia is presenting eight wine companies at a major wine and gourmet food trade fair in Japan.
The unique taste of Georgian wine is making an impression in Japan, where this week a local wine producer won seven medals at a prestigious wine competition.