New York hosts Georgian amber wine tasting event

New York City has hosted wine enthusiasts for a tasting of Saperavi and amber wines from the country with the support of the National Wine Agency of Georgia. Photo: Ministry of Agriculture

Agenda.ge, 22 Dec 2023 - 21:00, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia on Friday said New York City had hosted wine enthusiasts for a tasting of Saperavi and amber wines from the country with the support of the National Wine Agency of Georgia. 

The Ministry said about 200 visitors included wine professionals, business and media, who were offered Georgian wines and dishes. 

[They] received information about Georgian grape varieties, as well as the centuries-old history and culture of Georgia and Georgian winemaking, which is especially important for increasing awareness and sales of Georgian wine in one of the strategic markets”, the body said.

The event was hosted by the contractor company Saperika 2022, established in the US with the purpose of promoting Georgian vine and wine varieties.

The Ministry also highlighted promotions run in the US throughout the past year with the support of the National Wine Agency had included international exhibitions, wine tasting events as well as a media campaign.

In the latter, the promotion was featured in the CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Men's Journal, Imbibe, Wine-Searcher, SOMM TV, Forbes and Wine Enthusiast outlets.