Georgia is the birthplace of wine. Famous vineyards of Georgia. Georgian vine.

An integral part of the Georgian dwelling was the marani, built of wood, stone or brick. Marani consists of a press and a kvevri. In Eastern Georgia, marani was a closed (often basement) room, and in Western Georgia it was open and with a courtyard. In Marani, all activities related to winemaking and wine storage take place. The table is often set in Marani, therefore, as a rule, there are the necessary attributes of a Georgian feast. The grape harvest in Georgia is called "Rtveli". In Eastern Georgia, the rtveli begins at the end of September and lasts for two weeks. In Western Georgia, rtveli is held a month later.

There are 500 local varieties of vines known in Georgia, of which 1/10 has a production purpose. Widely distributed: Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, Tsolikouri, Mtsvane, Tsitska, Ocaleshi, Chkhaveri, Alexandrouli, Aladasturi, Hihvi, Krahuna, etc. Imported varieties are also known (Aligote, Pinot, Chardonnay, Cabernet, etc.), which have taken root well in the local environment.

In Georgia, vine crops are found at an altitude of 900-1000 meters above sea level. Although the best natural (climatic conditions for growing grapes are up to 700 meters above sea level. In relatively elevated places, early grape varieties are common, and in low zones varieties of late period and medium maturity.

The vine grows in all regions of Georgia. However, it is especially common in Kakheti, Imereti, Kartli and Racha-Lechkhumi. Georgian wine is known all over the world. Currently, it is exported to 50 countries.