Talented actor, manly man, and good Toast Master – this is how people knew Dodo Abashidze, who was a fan of Georgian wine and feast. He liked to repeat the words of Ilia Chavchavadze: „Georgian wine is a true wine; it is divine“. Legends walked on the strength of his fist. The older generation of Tbilisi Vera District used to…
Akaki Tsereteli, a beloved poet of Georgia, loved Georgian wine, but he always drank in moderation. Once, he visited his relative Prince Abashidze. The table has set. The Toast Master noticed that Akaki was drinking a little. After the next toast, the Toast Master demanded that Akaki empty the wine jug, to which Akaki replied that he would not drink…
For centuries, winemaking in Georgia has been considered one of the most important types of production, contributing to both the strengthening and prosperity of the country. Viniculture has become the basis of Georgian national culture. The Georgian people in various ways tried to express their love for this culture, which can be seen in traditional Georgian ornaments, poetry and paintings.…