Georgian wines win highest awards at Hong-Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition
Georgian wines made by Kakhuri Wine Cellar won awards at Hong-Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition- Saperavi 2011-Grand-Prix (Trophy) and Gold medal at Best Regional Wine in Eastern Europe nomination ; Mukuzani 2011- Bronze Medal.
‘’It is very important to participate and win in such highly respected International competitions as this give further exposure to Georgian wines worldwide. We perform intensive works for market diversification through international Georgian wine awareness-building campaigns. We keep the focus on quality. Georgian wine has a huge potential to be among the leading countries and regions in the world of wine.’’, - says Levan Davitashvili, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Georgia.
The results of the competition has been announced at the Hong-Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, which is held on November 5-7. More than 1,000 exhibitors 31 countries and regions showcase distinctive wines and spirits all over the world; More than 70 buying missions with over 2,000 companies around the world are attending the fair. By support of Georgian National Wine Agency 6 Georgian wine companies were presented at the fair: Tbilvino, Khareba, Kakhuri traditional Winemaking, Badagoni, Gerogian Wine House and Georgian Wine.
The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition is a unique event and the first of its kind. Run in partnership with the London-based International Wine & Spirit Competition, which has been running for 46 years and is the world’s premier platform for recognizing quality in the industry. The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition is created specifically for the Asian market by those who know and are intimately involved in the region. Being recognized by the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition provides winemakers with instant prestige in the market. The competition results will offer the Asian wine consumer the ultimate guide to purchasing wine that is sensitive to the Asian palate and cultural consumption patterns