Ancient Roots - Georgia, Türkiye, Lebanon and Greece

About this course

This guided evening tasting examines wine regions with long histories of production, including Georgia, Türkiye, Lebanon, Greece and Armenia. The selection includes Georgian orange wine aged in clay qvevri, reds made from native grape varieties, and Greek wines spanning red, white, dry, sweet and sparkling styles. The session also considers traditional winemaking methods, lesser-known regions and grape varieties, and the role of wine in human history. Participants taste a range of examples while exploring the circumstances and traditions shaping their production.

What you'll learn

• Explore the historical role of wine in human societies.
• Examine Georgian qvevri winemaking and the use of native grape varieties.
• Taste wines from lesser-known regions and grape varieties.
• Compare different wine styles, including orange, red, white, dry, sweet and sparkling wines.

Is this course right for you?

Listed as suitable for all levels, the course is intended for learners with a range of wine knowledge. Participation centres on guided tasting and discussion of regional traditions, grape varieties and winemaking methods.