Chemical analyses of ancient organic compounds absorbed into the pottery fabrics from
sites in Georgia in the South Caucasus region, dating to the early Neolithic period (ca. 6,000 …

The purpose of this review is to provide a general description of ancient winemaking
techniques and wine styles that were most lauded in antiquity, in support of their revival and …

The purpose of this work is to present the archaeological and historical background of
viticulture and winemaking from ancient times to the present day in the Mediterranean basin …

Abstract The Near East and the Caucasus are commonly regarded as the original
domestication centres of Vitis vinifera (grapevine), and the region continues to be home to a …

Over the past few decades, there has been a notable paradigm shift worldwide, affecting
people's preferences and decisions regarding both food and beverage options. These …

Vine cultivation is highly influenced by the climate both in production quantities and quality,
but also in the vocation of the various species in the area. In addition to the phenology of the …

Pollen and non-pollen palynomorphs from two zoomorphic Kura-Araxes vessels (ca. 3000
bc) from Aradetis Orgora suggest they were utilized for the ritual consumption of wine and …

Wine was deeply embedded in all aspects of Roman life and its role in society, culture and
the economy has been much studied. Ancient Roman texts and archaeological research …

This communication will provide the latest information about the progress of the “Research
Project for the Study of Georgian Grapes and Wine Culture”, managed by the National Wine …

The wine industry in Georgia produces vast amounts of grape pomace that is currently
mostly wasted, while only a minor amount is used for distilling alcohol. The study was …