Exhibition Georgia-Cradle of Wine holds festive conclusion in Bordeaux, France
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An exhibition titled Georgia-Cradle of Wine has held its closing ceremony in Bordeaux, France, with the participation of the Georgian musical group Basiani and the presentation of a documentary about Georgian wine.
Guests had an opportunity to taste Georgian wine during the event.
Georgia’s Ambassador to France Eka Siradze-Delaunay, Georgian lawmakers and representatives from the country’s National Wine Agency also attended the occasion.
Georgian Qvevri at the entrance of the Wine Civilization World Centre. Photo by Georgia's National Wine Agency press office.
People were excited about the exhibition. The Wine Civilization World Centre is now preparing for new exhibitions and guests. The centre director stated that it would be difficult to present such a high-level and interesting exhibition for other participants,” the ambassador said.
Georgian musical group held a concert at the event. Photo by Georgia's National Wine Agency press office.
The Georgian exhibition opened on July 31 this year. On September 14 the center presented Georgian Qvevri at the entrance of its location as a permanent exposition.
People attending the Georgian wine exhibition. Photo by Georgia's National Wine Agency press office.
The step marked recognizing Qvevri as a world’s intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2013.
"Visit Kakheti, Georgia's lush wine-producing region and find out why many believe the country is the world's cradle of wine”.
More than 5,000 people have visited Georgia’s solo exhibition that showcases its traditional winemaking and viticulture at one of the most famous wine venues in Bordeaux, France.
A historic archaeological discovery in south-eastern Georgia's Kvemo Kartli region has provided fresh support for the country's claim of being the birthplace of wine-making.
The global scientific community has recognised that the oldest grape wine was made in Georgia. The newest research dated samples found in Georgia with 6000-5800 BC and proved that they were 600 years older than previously earliest-known wine remains from Iran.
Chemical evidence of wine, dating back to 6000–5800 BC, was obtained from residues of ancient pottery excavated in the archeological sites in Georgia, Guinness world records webpage says.
The modern French galleryLa Cite du Vin in Bordeaux is gearing up to open its doors to a three-month exhibition covering the rich history of winemaking in Georgia later today.