Wine ban forces Georgia's ancient vineyards to branch out
Wine ban forces Georgia's ancient vineyards to branch out
Jun 11, 2012 6
(CNN) - Wine-making in Georgia has been an integral part of the country's culture for millennia; so ingrained is viticulture in the country that imagery of grapevines can be seen adorning churches and public monuments.
But a Russian embargo on Georgian wine imports imposed in 2006 has meant its vineyards have been transformed more in the last six years than the previous 8,000.
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