With the support of RMG, 10 small wineries, members of the Wine Bolnisi Association participated in the prestigious Merano Wine Festival in Italy.
The event showcased 17 wines from Bolnisi producers in the festival's international wine section, highlighting the diversity and quality of Georgian winemaking. Bolnisi wines achieved notable success at the festival’s wine competition, winning seven medals: two gold and five silver.
A Georgian wine master class, led by sommelier Tamar Chichiboshvili, highlighted Georgian wine's presence at the festival. Officially named Georgian Wine Ambassador to Italy by the Merano Wine Festival, Chichiboshvili presented a curated selection of Georgian wines, among them Bolnisi PDO wines, which earned high praise from attendees.
“Georgian wines were evaluated at the Merano Wine Competition for the first time and it is thrilling to see them earn such praise, including seven medals for Bolnisi wines. The wines showcased the distinctiveness of Georgian grape varieties. Alongside qvevri wines, we introduced wines aged using Swabian technology from Bolnisi, which showed significant interest.” - Chichiboshvili shared.
Celebrating its 33rd year, the Merano Wine Festival is a prestigious international event that attracts wine producers, experts, and journalists from different countries and continents. Bolnisi’s outstanding performance at this event highlights the growing reputation of Georgian wines.
“Participating in such festivals is crucial for raising worldwide awareness of Georgian wines. Through tastings and master classes, we provided European consumers and buyers with deeper insights into Bolnisi wines. The Bolnisi winemaking tradition echoes closely with European custom, making these wines more familiar to the European audience.” -noted sommelier Jaba Dzimistarishvili.
RMG’s support for the Bolnisi Winemakers program aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 ( Decent Work and Economic Growth) This initiative includes promoting Bolnisi wines at major international events such as the Merano Wine Festival, the International Orange Wine Festival, IWSC, and etc.
