Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
Georgia, known as the "cradle of wine," has several wines registered under Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. PDO wines are those that have the strongest geographical and traditional links to a specific region, ensuring authenticity and quality.
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Ateni
Ateni is Kartli’s only PDO, and Georgia’s only PDO dedicated to sparkling wine. Close to the town of Gori in Inner Kartli, Ateni PDO is close to north-eastern reaches of…
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Kakheti
Kakheti is Georgia’s largest PDO – covering a total of 11,300 kilometres squared. The regions stretches along the upper reaches of the Alazani and Lori rivers and is divided into zones…
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Kardanakhi
Kardanakhi PDO is found in Georgia’s Gurjaani municipality. The vineyards are situated on the right bank of the Alazani river, between 350-750 meters above sea level. They span the north-eastern slopes…
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Khvanchkara
Khvanchkara PDO is located in Racha’s Ambrolauri municipality in Western Georgia. The vineyards occupy the southern slopes of the Lechkhumi mountain range, stretching along mainly the right bank of the…
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Kindzmarauli
Kindzmarauli PDO is located in the Inner Kakhetian municipality of Kvareli, encompassing the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountains. The vineyards are at altitudes between 250 – 550 meters above…
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Kotekhi
Kotekhi is a tiny PDO – only 14 square kilometres – neighbouring Kakheti, the largest PDO in Georgia. It’s found on the middle section of the right bank of the Alazani…
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Kvareli
Kvareli PDO is designated for red wine only. The 100km squared region lies at the foot of the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range in Inner Kakheti. It spans…
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Manavi
Manavi PDO lies in outer Kakheti, at the foot of the southern slopes of the Gombori Mountains. Its vineyards are at altitude – between 450-800 metres above sea level. But…
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Mukuzani
Mukuzani PDO lies in Inner Kakheti’s Gurjaani municipality.The vineyards stretch along right-hand side of the Alazani river at an altitude of 350-750meters above sea level. The 246-hectare micro-zone covers gentle…
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Napareuli
Napareuli PDO is located in Kakheti, on the left bank of the upper part of the Alazani River. Both red and white dry wines are permitted in the PDO. White…
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Sviri
Sviri PDO is in the central west of Georgia in Imereti, extending along the left bank of the Kvirila river. The vineyards stretch across the northern slopes of the southern…
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Tibaani
Tibaani PDO is for skin-fermented Rkatsiteli produced using traditional qvevri. Tibaani has a dark amber color, nutty aromas, intense bouquet, velvety taste and raisin flavours. The micro-zone is located in…
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Tsinandali
Tsinandali PDO is in Kakheti, Georgia’s main winemaking region, lying to the east of Tiblisi. It’s is near Telavi, Kakheti’s main town. The PDO stretches from the wooded north-eastern foothills…