The Land of Wine
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The Land Of Wine
It has been archaeologically proven that the roots of Georgian viticulture are between 7000 and 5000 BC, when peoples of South Caucasus discovered that wild grape juice turned into wine when it was left buried through the winter in a shallow pit. This knowledge was nourished by experience, and from 4000 BC Georgians were cultivating grapes and burying clay vessels, kvevri, in which to store their wine ready for serving at perfect ground temperature. When filled with the fermented juice of the harvest, the kvevris are topped with a wooden lid and then covered and sealed with earth. Some may remain entombed for up to 50 years. Wine and grapevine have both acquired special meaning for Georgian nation. They both became indivisible part of their culture. Wine bears important role for Orthodox Christianity. It is associated with Jesus Christ's blood during fulfillment secret of commune. This tradition takes its authorship by Christ when he shared his "blood and meet" (wine and bread) with 12 apostles on secret feast. Grapevine is an important element even in the legend of Georgian Christianity. The saint Nino who brought Christianity in Georgia, was armed with Grapevine Cross tied by her curls. Georgia is well known by its folklore also and many of them glory vine. I would highlight "You are Grapevine", the hymn composed by Demetre, son of Georgian king David the Builder. One can find vine ornaments on the walls and facades of Georgian churches and monasteries.
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