After the wine is kept for several months in Kvevi, it is poured into oak barrels. In quevi, fermentation takes place along with the cake. The wine is rich and not as transparent as European wines, where only the juice ferments. Oak French barrels began to be imported recently in order to improve the quality of wine and participate in world competitions. The biggest barrel is called Salome for the wine of the same name, named the owner’s daughter Shumi. This wine is from saperavi.
From the picturesque Sighnaghi, our way passed through the Alazani Valley to Gudauri. Maybe we were led by the mythical griffin that brought grape seed to Georgia? We have enjoyed wine, vineyards, wine museum, tastings, more wine, and more wine! And even in Telavi, after the Mimino tree, we tasted wine and chacha again. Spectacular views of the Georgian military road and the Aragvi gorge accompanied us on the way to Gudauri. It was an incredible adventure!
