- published: 15 Mar 2009
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Georgia, wine region Kakheti
Kakheti is justly renowned as the most important wine-growing region of Georgia. Every vil...
published: 15 Mar 2009
Georgia, wine region Kakheti
Kakheti is justly renowned as the most important wine-growing region of Georgia. Every village produces its own kind of wine, some of which will rival more famous labels like Tsinandali or Napareuli. Throughout the region you can knock on any door for direction and find yourself 5 seconds later with a glass of wine in hand and an invitation to stay the afternoon to drink and eat.
The most visited towns in Kakheti are Telavi and Signagi. Telavi is considered as the administrative and cultural center of this region. Rich in gardens and streets with oak and walnut trees Telavi clearly retains the pleasure of small city.
Small town Signagi also called Town of Love has been renovated three years ago. Narrow, tortuous streets and wooden balconies create some special atmosphere. The old part with different historical monuments is surrounded by 17th century city wall and towers. Until recently there were only some family hotels, but now Signagi features couple of hotels, where you can find pleasurable atmosphere and well-known Georgian hospitality.
Georgian wine for local people is more than just wine. This is true not only because it has the centuries-old history and excellent gustatory qualities, but also because the vine is a symbol of history as well, history of vine-growing and wine-making in Georgia that numbers several thousand years. This is confirmed by multiple archaeological excavations. Stones of grapes of cultivated species, discovered on the territory of Georgia, are dated by 7000 B.C. And in 1995, bronze statuette of a man was found in Georgia, holding a horn with wine in his hands.
You can enjoy wine-tasting in wine-cellars, restaurants or local houses and spend and the most unforgettable time ever.
The best time to visit Kakheti is during Rtveli, the harvest season at the beginning of October. The autumn colors are magnificent, and every village celebrates the bounty of its vineyards by decorating balconies with branches of grapes and filling every basket and bucket until theyre brimming over. On October, 22, Kakheti celebrates Wine Festival. You can notice people in traditional clothes making barbeque, churchkhela (Georgian candy) and some other dishes from Georgian traditional cuisine. In many yards youll be offered a taste from a ladle just emerging from deep inside kvevri, the large clay amphora buried underground in which Kakheti wine ferments.
- published: 15 Mar 2009
- views: 10781
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Wine Gathering in Kakheti
Eyewitness Studio, Georgia. Farmers of the village of Vazisubani in Kakheti speak about to...
published: 14 Oct 2009
Wine Gathering in Kakheti
Eyewitness Studio, Georgia. Farmers of the village of Vazisubani in Kakheti speak about today's hardships of the centuries-old tradition. www.gogroupmedia.net
- published: 14 Oct 2009
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კახეთი Kakheti
Kakheti is a historical province in Eastern Georgia inhabited by Kakhetians who speak a l...
published: 12 Mar 2010
კახეთი Kakheti
Kakheti is a historical province in Eastern Georgia inhabited by Kakhetians who speak a local dialect of Georgian. Kakheti has traditionally been subdivided into four parts: Inner Kakheti along the right bank of the Alazani River, Outer Kakheti along the middle Iori River basin, Qiziki between the Alazani and the Iori, and Thither Kakheti on the left bank of the Alazani. It also includes the medieval region of Hereti whose name has fallen into gradual oblivion since the 15th century.
Kakheti is associated with the hectares of cultivated vineyards looked after and cared by the diligent and hard-working Kakhetians. The Vine is everything to a Kakhetian - it is the purpose of his life, it is his pride, his hope and his main source of income. The man with a good vineyard is always wealthy and welcomes a guest with an open heart. Hospitability is typical of Kakhetians.
source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakheti
http://www.kakheti.gov.ge/eng/
- published: 12 Mar 2010
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საქართველო "კახეთი"/GEORGIA "Kakheti"
სიმღერა: ნამგლური(შრომის სიმღერა) ანსამბლი "ხეურო" ხელმძღვანელი და ლოტბარი: რესპუბლიკის და...
published: 16 Dec 2010
საქართველო "კახეთი"/GEORGIA "Kakheti"
სიმღერა: ნამგლური(შრომის სიმღერა) ანსამბლი "ხეურო" ხელმძღვანელი და ლოტბარი: რესპუბლიკის დამსახურებული არტისტი: ირაკლი მათიკაშვილი. სოლისტები: ოთარ ბაიდოშვილი და შალვა ილური
song:GEORGIAN (Kakhetian) folk - Namgluri (work song)
- published: 16 Dec 2010
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Kachetia / Kakheti (Georgia/Gruzja)
http://mostdogruzji.pl/
Kakheti is situated in the east part of Georgia and abounds with u...
published: 29 Jan 2011
Kachetia / Kakheti (Georgia/Gruzja)
http://mostdogruzji.pl/
Kakheti is situated in the east part of Georgia and abounds with unique historical monuments and wineries. Among numerous orchards the best vines are growing to give us special Georgian wine which is getting more and more popular across the Globe. History of Kakheti winegrowing takes a start from VI millennium BC. The capital city of Kakheti province is Telavi which is one of the destination points for travelers. Telavi becomes a stepping-stone on your way to wildest and remotest mountain region of Tusheti, and Pankisi George inhabited by Chechens. Travelling in the east part of the country you can't miss Alaverdi Cathedral which was built in 11th century. It used to be the second tallest religious building in the country. This medieval monastery has a very interesting and tempestuous history. Ikalto Monastery should also be on your way. This is where Shota Rustaevli was educated according to some legends. He was the greatest Georgian Poet. Another amazing place is small town Sighnaghi which can surprise you by its architecture and the neighboring Dodbe Monastery where Saint Nino was buried. In 337 AD she has preached Christianity in Georgia. Being in this region it is worth to save some time on exploring the vineyards as this is what Kakheti stands famous for! No matter if you pick small private vinery or industrial, the hosts will guide you comprehensively and professionally. You'll have an insight of how wine production process looks like. Continuing your journey in Kakhetia visit David Gareja Monastery complex which is located in the south and borders with Azerbaijan. It is amazing monastery with fascinating architecture. It was built in 6th century and its construction is partially done in rocks. You can take a wonderful view of semi-desert slopes from the nearby ascent where the upper church is located.
We strongly recommend you visiting Kakheti especially when the vintage cycle is coming to an end in the beginning of October. This is when the festive time arrives and wine is everywhere!
Photos were taken by the members of Social Cultural Association Bridge to Georgia based in Krakow, Poland.
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Kachetia to wschodni region Gruzji obfitujący we wspaniałe zabytki oraz zagłębie produkcji wina. To tu w licznych sadach dojrzewają najlepsze szczepy winorośli z których powstają trunki znane już coraz lepiej na całym świecie a produkowane przez Gruzinów od tysięcy lat. Stolicą prowincji jest miasto Telavi będące jednocześnie znakomitym punktem wypadowym w różne rejony i miejsca w Kachetii, a także w dzikie góry Tuszetii oraz do zamieszkałego przez Czeczenów Wąwozu Pankisi. Będąc we wschodniej Gruzji nie można nie zobaczyć XI wiecznej katedry Alawerdi -- do niedawna najwyższej budowli sakralnej w kraju, posiadającej wspaniałą i burzliwą historię, monastyru Ikalto gdzie podobno studiował Szota Rustaweli -- najsłynniejszy gruziński poeta, miasteczka Signagi, które zaskoczy Was swoją architekturą oraz sąsiadujący z nim monastyr Bodbe gdzie pochowana jest św. Nino która w 337 roku przyniosła chrześcijaństwo do Gruzji. Będąc na tych terenach trzeba zobaczyć także marani -- czyli miejsce gdzie dojrzewa wino, w końcu Kachetia to stolica tego trunku! I nie ma znaczenia czy będzie to małe domowe marani czy też duża przemysłowa fabryka wina (wino- zawod) -- tak czy inaczej w sposób fachowy i ze znawstwem Gruzini zaprezentują Wam metody wytwarzania swojego narodowego trunku. Kolejnym nieodzownym miejscem które trzeba zobaczyć jest monastyr Dawid Garedża położony na południu przy granicy z Azerbejdżanem, stanowi niepowtarzalną atrakcję ze względu na swoją architekturę. Powstał w VI wieku i jest częściowo wykuty w skale, zaś ze znajdującego się na wzniesieniu kościoła rozpościera się niesamowity widok!
Zapraszamy Was do Kachetii. Najlepiej w końcowym okresie winobrania (początek października) gdy trwają festyny a wino leje się strumieniami!
Zdjęcia zostały wykonane przez członów stowarzyszenia społeczno -- kulturalnego Most Do Gruzji z siedzibą w Krakowie.
www.mostdogruzji.pl
http://www.polskioffroad.com/IMPRE/130630_Gruzja/gruzja.html
- published: 29 Jan 2011
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She's come to live in Kakheti
After spending twelve years in Russia she came back to Telavi and is building her life the...
published: 06 Dec 2010
She's come to live in Kakheti
After spending twelve years in Russia she came back to Telavi and is building her life there. The film by Tiniko Khanjaliashvili, Telavi, Kakheti, Georgia. Produced by the Eyewitness Studio, Tbilisi, Georgia. www.gogroupmedia.net
- published: 06 Dec 2010
- views: 902
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Kakheti Georgian Ensemble
with Darbazi at Mazzoleni Auditorium at the Royal Conservatory of Music, September 24, 201...
published: 22 Jan 2011
Kakheti Georgian Ensemble
with Darbazi at Mazzoleni Auditorium at the Royal Conservatory of Music, September 24, 2010, Small World Music Festival, Toronto
- published: 22 Jan 2011
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Flood hits Kakheti region
Flood hits Kakheti region
2011-08-21
Flood has been hitting Georgia's eastern Kak...
published: 21 Aug 2011
Flood hits Kakheti region
Flood hits Kakheti region
2011-08-21
Flood has been hitting Georgia's eastern Kakheti region since last evening. About 80 families are evacuated from the disaster zone in Lagodekhi district. The flooded Shromiskhevi River destroyed tens of houses.
The Gurjaani-Tbilisi central highway is paralyzed and is blocked for light vehicles from traffic. Gurjaani district is left without potable water supply.
The rivers are overflowed and several bridges connecting the villages in the region are ruined. Houses are damaged in Sagarejo district, the poultry is killed, agricultural plots and vineyards are flooded.
A special commission is established to calculate the inflicted damage to the region. It will be briefly raining in Kakheti before August 28. The air temperature will then go up again starting August 29 throughout Georgia's territory.
No harsh changes are expected in weather conditions during this week across Georgia. Georgian weather forecasters prognosticate that the air-temperature will slightly go down both in east and west Georgia.
- published: 21 Aug 2011
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Saakashvili visits new agrarian center in Kakheti Region
Saakashvili visits new agrarian center in Kakheti Region
29.10.11
New hotel complex and...
published: 29 Oct 2011
Saakashvili visits new agrarian center in Kakheti Region
Saakashvili visits new agrarian center in Kakheti Region
29.10.11
New hotel complex and agrarian center has opened in the village of Shuamta of Kakheti Region in Eastern Georgia. Chateau Meret has been constructed with Georgian investment.
Georgia`s president along with agriculture minister opened the new agrarian centre with the hotel complex today.
Mikheil Saakashvili was guided around the complex. He also inspected the infrastructure and service available in Chateau Meret.
Guests in the new complex will be allowed to see the process of squeezing grapes and making wine on the spot, taste the wine made in the complex.
As reported, wine in Chateau Meret will be made in accordance with Georgian as well as European traditions.
When talking to the owner of the complex, Mikheil Saakashvili stressed that similar objects assist export and popularization of Georgian wine in foreign countries and assimilation into new markets.
Reportedly a new similar agrarian center is expected to open in Gremi complex in Kakheti as well.
Saakashvili also inspected the new hotel of the complex today. The complex comprises a stable, where guest riding Arabian horses, will be able to take part in various tours.
- published: 29 Oct 2011
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Molokani in Kakheti
The tsar Alexander II resettled Molokani to Georgia 150 years ago. They still live in Kakh...
published: 31 Jan 2011
Molokani in Kakheti
The tsar Alexander II resettled Molokani to Georgia 150 years ago. They still live in Kakheti. The film by Zviad Ruadze, Kakheti, Georgia. Produced by the Eyewitness Studio, Tbilisi, Georgia. www.gogroupmedia.net
- published: 31 Jan 2011
- views: 1218