Georgian wine promoted in Japanese cities of Tokyo and Osaka
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Georgian wine presentation-tasting events have been held in Tokyo and Osaka cities of Japan this week.
Seven Georgian wine companies participated in large-scale events in Japan, announced the Georgian National Wine Agency.
Japan in particular is a growing export market for Georgian wine.
In the first 11 months of 2017 alone, 155,000 bottles of Georgian wine were exported to Japan, which made for a eight percent year-over-year increase.
The unique taste of Georgian wine is making an impression in Japan, where this week eight local wine producers won highest awards at a prestigious wine competition.
A group of Japanese wine importers lead by master of wine Kenichi Ohashi has visited Georgia for a week to learn about the country’s wine and introduce it to Japanese consumers.
Japan’s only wine master Kenichi Ohashi is visiting Georgia for exploring the rich history and culture of Georgian wine and learn about the country’s wine market.
The large-scale wine and gourmet food trade fair Wine and Gourmet Japan 2017 has hosted 14 Georgian wines at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre in Japan.
The unique taste of Georgian wine has made a lasting impression in Japan last week, where 35 local wine producers participated at prestigious wine events.
Ten Georgian wines are being showcased at the 43nd International Food and Beverage Exhibition (FOODEX JAPAN) in Japan – the largest annual food and beverage trade show in Asia.
Sixteen Georgian wine companies participated in the international fair Wine and Gourmet Japan 2018 held from April 11-13 in the capital of Japan, Tokyo. A seminar and tasting of Georgian wine titled "Georgia – The Cradle of Wine” was held during the fair.