Amber wines will be included in the list of OIV special wines
The International Organization for Vine and Wine (OIV) has adopted a proposal for an accelerated review of the Georgian side to consider, that wine made by Georgian traditional methods, or fermentation with “Chacha” wine called \"Amber wine\" will be included in the list of OIV special wines.
As the head of National Wine Agency, Giorgi Samanishvili stated the statement of the Georgian side was followed by a positive response from OIV.
\"This innovation is another important step to promote popularization and awareness of Georgian traditional wines around the world” - said Giorgi Samanishvili.
According to his estimation, currently, OIV special wine list includes 7 wines: Sparkling wines, Carbonated wines, Fortified wines, Liqueur wines, Sweet wines with residual sugar derived from grapes, “Icewine”, Flor or film wines.
After completion of due procedures, Georgian Amber wines will be the 8th one in the OIV list.