Bagrationi 1882 owns vineyards throughout the country of Georgia.  These vineyards are located in the Kartli, Imereti and Kakheti regions.  These wine growing regions of Georgia are steeped in history and breathtaking landscapes.  The name Bagrationi 1882 bears the name of  Royal Prince Ivane Bagrationi-Mukhraneli who first started producing sparkling wines in Georgia.  For over 125 years JSC Bagrationi 1882 has been the leading sparkling wine house in Georgia with over 75% of the domestic market.

Georgia’s wine-producing traditions date back over 7,000 years when local farmers in the region noticed that grapes thrived because of the climate, soil, and topography.  It is believed that the word 'wine' is derived from the Georgian word “gvhino.” As a point in fact, the Georgian Museum of History in Tbilisi is home to many fine examples of early pottery, which after examination show a clear indication that domesticated wine existed over 7,000 years ago in this region.

The Regions

The Kartli region, where Tbilisi the capital of Georgia is located, is situated on the river Mtkvari and includes the Gori and Mukhrani plains. Hot, dry summers ripen the vines to perfection, enabling many European style wines to be produced. The Bagrationi 1882 winery has 400 acres in the Kartli region which grow and cultivate Chinuri and Mtsvane grapes.

The Imereti region, where JSC Bagrationi 1882 owns 86 acres is located in western Georgia.  Along the Rioni and Kvirila gorges, a microclimate and fertile soil create the perfect environment for cultivating a range of grapevines. Typical of the region is the Tsitska grape varietal- ideal for sparkling wine production.

The Kakheti region is perhaps the most famous wine-producing region and is best know for its Kakheti wine.  For thousands of years this wine has been produced in large clay pitchers (called amphora casks) buried in the ground. Located in eastern Georgia, Kakheti is bordered by the mountainous province of Tusheti and the mountain range of Greater Caucasus to the north.  Bagrationi 1882 cultivates the Mtsvane grape in this region.

Georgia’s geographic location, approximately 40 degrees North latitude, is considered to be in a viticultural “sweet spot” which puts it in the same highly productive latitude with the rarified wine regions of France, Italy, Spain and Northern California.