4207Unesco has approved the ancient Georgian traditional winemaking method in large clay containers (kvevri) for inclusion into Unesco’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The Ministry of Culture for Cultural and Monument Protection of Georgia issued a statement saying: “The inclusion of kvevri in the list will promote the popularisation of Georgian wine on the international market.”
The Cultural Heritage Agency of Georgia stated that the Georgian method of making wine in kvevri has no analogues in the world. “It is a natural and environment-friendly method recognised as one of the best and unique winemaking technologies.”