10 Georgian wines at food and beverage exhibition in Japan
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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.
The four-day expo began on March 6, where the following Georgian wines are participating: Vaziani Company, Maranuli, Dugladze Wines and Spirits, Chateau Nekresi, Kindzmarauli, Sarajishvili, Alaverdi, Qimerioni, Mosmieri and Chelti.
Within the exhibition, a seminar-presentation of Georgian wine "Georgia – the Cradle of Wine” was held, which included a short review of the 8,000 year development of Georgian wine history and culture.
Presentation "Georgia – the Cradle of Wine” reviewed the 8,000 year development of Georgian wine history and culture. Photo from Wines of Georgia.
Wine journalists, wine importers, experts and representatives of restaurants and market chains including the president of the Japanese Sommelier Association, Satoru Mori, attended the presentation.
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In January-February of 2018, Georgia exported 44,292 bottles of wine to Japan, which made for a 213 percent year-over-year increase.
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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.
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Import procedures for Georgian wines to Japan will be simplified, announces the Georgian National Wine Agency.
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Japanese capital city of Tokyo will host project of ‘Georgia – Homeland of Wine’ from 10 March to 7 May, announces the National Wine Agency of Georgia.
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Sommeliers, distributors, restaurant and hospitality sector representatives attended a Georgian wine masterclass held in the Japanese city of Naha, announces the National Wine Agency of Georgia.